Median Earnings (1yr)
$17,527
5th percentile
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Brown University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Brown University graduates earn $18k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Rhode Island

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Rhode Island (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Brown University$17,527
University of Rhode Island$28,181$50,330$21,8750.78
National Median$31,459$23,0000.73

Other Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Programs in Rhode Island

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Rhode Island schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$16,408$28,181$21,875

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 Brown University, approximately 13% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.