Median Earnings (1yr)
$28,027
17th percentile (25th in MA)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Brandeis University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Brandeis University graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all natural resources conservation and research bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (37 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Brandeis University$28,027$45,951
Bentley University$68,600$27,0000.39
Northeastern University$51,137$50,604$23,4300.46
Massachusetts Maritime Academy$50,931$64,846$26,0000.51
Boston College$49,111$17,2000.35
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$45,215$27,0000.60
National Median$33,988$23,0100.68

Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bentley University
Waltham
$58,150$68,600$27,000
Northeastern University
Boston
$63,141$51,137$23,430
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay
$10,816$50,931$26,000
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$67,680$49,111$17,200
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$16,570$45,215$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Brandeis University, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.