About the Survey
Based on a 46% response rate within six months of graduation and additional self-reported data. Further information available upon request.
Survey Results
Brandeis Fast Facts
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report: 34th
Princeton Review: "100 Best Value Colleges"
Experiential Learning
Average internships before graduations: 3
Students studying abroad: 45%
Student Profile
Total undergraduates: 3,500
Female-to-male ratio: 56:44
Students of color: 21%
International students: 11%
Academics
Student-to-faculty ration: 10:1
Classes taught by full-time faculty: 93%
SAT (25th-75th percentile): 1930-2130
First year students in top 25% of high school class: 92%
Class of 2012 Post-Grad Survey
Where are they now?
95% of 2012 Brandeis graduates are employed, attending graduate school, or engaged in other meaningful activities within six months of graduation.
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Top Areas of Employment
11% Healthcare
11% Education
10% Year-in-Service
8% Financial Services/ Banking
7% Consulting
7% Computer Science/IT/ Engineering
6% Science/Research/ Pharmaceutical
3% Advertising/Marketing/PR
Select Employers
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Abt Associates |
Harvard School of Public Health |
Top Degrees Pursued
38% Masters
18% Law
15% Medicine
13% Ph.D.
Alumni Advice for Current Students
"You'll be surprised how many alumni are willing to help you simply because you went to the same university! I was initially scared to network, but I probably wouldn't have a job if I hadn't."
“Do not limit your job search to what you ‘think’ you want to do; you never know what you may discover about yourself. Make sure to ask others and find out ways to find out about careers and jobs you haven't even considered.”
“Enjoy being in the Brandeis bubble for a bit, but don't be afraid of life outside!”
"Go to the Hiatt Career Center early and often! Take your engagement seriously, practice for all interviews well in advance, and get yourself some professional attire before you even start thinking of interviewing."
“Don't be discouraged from the job search when others around you seem to be getting interviews; use it as motivation to keep networking and exploring different fields of interest.”
"If you want to get into grad school - you will, somehow, somewhere, even if it takes a while to find the right school. If you want to find a job - you will, even if it's the job you didn't initially think you'd want. If you have the right attitude, you'll enjoy what you're doing no matter where you are.”
"Quality trumps quantity in the job search. Have Hiatt, your family and your close friends look over your resumes and cover letters to increase your chances of getting that first interview. Sending out 40 hastily-made applications will be less effective than 5-10 great ones."