Brown University Rankings by Salary Score
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Brown University is ranked on 4 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Brown University
We calculated a salary score for each of Brown University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Brown University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Brown Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 94% | $15,500 | $98,210 |
| Area Studies | 89% | $16,300 | $35,700 |
| Biology, General | 91% | $16,000 | $29,060 |
| Computer Science | 95% | $13,500 | $136,280 |
| Economics | 91% | $18,000 | $66,150 |
| Engineering, General | 100% | $15,000 | $72,320 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 96% | $15,000 | $27,490 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 94% | $17,500 | $70,010 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 94% | Not Reported | $29,590 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 100% | Not Reported | $21,510 |
| History | 96% | $16,480 | $40,470 |
| Human Biology | 96% | $16,500 | $33,990 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 90% | $18,000 | $41,570 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 81% | $15,850 | $32,930 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 92% | Not Reported | $38,290 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 82% | $14,450 | $34,700 |
| Political Science and Government | 95% | $16,850 | $39,370 |
| Psychology, General | 100% | Not Reported | $46,090 |
| Public Health | 97% | $16,580 | $36,220 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 100% | $14,000 | $41,570 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 96% | $15,500 | $40,650 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 92% | $14,500 | $36,670 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 93% | Not Reported | $39,930 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 85% | Not Reported | $25,190 |
Salary Scores for Brown Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 100% | Not Reported | $59,850 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 94% | Not Reported | $84,650 |
| Biotechnology | 96% | $41,000 | $61,520 |
| Computer Science | 92% | Not Reported | $125,020 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 100% | Not Reported | $21,510 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 100% | $30,660 | $57,320 |
| Engineering, General | 100% | Not Reported | $73,640 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 95% | Not Reported | $42,680 |
| Public Health | 95% | $41,000 | $63,860 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 96% | $63,000 | $63,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 100% | Not Reported | $43,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 100% | $20,500 | $48,430 |
Salary Scores for Brown Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 99% | $131,490 | $61,370 |
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