by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Brandeis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Brandeis was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 163 students received their master’s degree in economics from Brandeis. This makes it the #3 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #108 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brandeis is $55,105. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Economics majors graduating with a master's degree from Brandeis make a median salary of $50,731 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,388.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brandeis, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,295 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Brandeis University.
The economics program at Brandeis awarded 160 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 85 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of economics master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 92 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Sociology | 35 |
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