Class of 2022 Outcomes

Ninety-eight percent of the Brandeis Class of 2022 is employed, attending graduate school, or engaged in other meaningful activities within six months of graduation.

This data includes Brandeisians who graduated in December 2021, May 2022 and August 2022. Class of 2022 results are based on a 62% response rate within six months of graduation. All reported data are confirmed by the student, employer or graduate school.

59% of graduates are employed. 35% are attending graduate school. 4% are engaged in other activities (other includes research fellowships, travel and volunteering). 2% are seeking.Image description: 59% of graduates are employed. 35% are attending graduate school. 4% are engaged in other activities (other includes research fellowships, travel and volunteering). 2% are seeking.

Two students pose for a photo during commencement

Reflecting Back on Brandeis

See what advice graduates have for each other and future Brandeisians as they explore employment, graduate school, internships, academics and life beyond Brandeis.

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Employment at a Glance

Brandeis graduates are hired by top employers in a variety of sectors and industries.

The Class of 2022 reported an average full-time starting salary of $60,566 (salary varies greatly by location and industry. Average full-time starting salary reported in computer science/IT/engineering was $85,674 and the average full-time starting salary reported in health care was $51,739).

Employed Graduate School Other* Seeking Response Rate

White Students

65%

28%

5%

2%

67%

Students of Color

55%

38%

3%

4%

59%

International Students

49%

47%

4%

0%

57%

*Other includes fellowships, travel and volunteering.

How Brandeis Compares

Brandeis graduates consistently meet or outperform their peers on nationally reported surveys of similar institutions.

Brandeis 3-Year Average 3-Year Average of Peer Institutions

Employed

55%

57%

Graduate School

36%

22%

Seeking

4%

15%

A graph depicting Class of 2022 job offer dates.

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Date of job offer varies by industry, see the industry recruiting timeline for more information.

Employers and Roles

Twelve students reported positions at Massachusetts General Hospital/Mass General Brigham in roles from research coordinator to data analyst. Eight students started careers at Deloitte, working across the country from California to Massachusetts and New York!

Additional noted employers and roles include:

Amazon, Software Development Engineer; Consulate General of Israel to New England, Director of Community Relations; Credit Suisse, Investment Banking Analyst; HarborSide Films, Project Manager; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Science Applications, Biologist
Janssen R&D, Intern; Oak Street Health, Clinical Informatics Specialist; Southwest, Pilot; US House of Representatives, Press Assistant; VMLY&R, Associate Account Manager

Graduate School

Brandeis graduates are admitted to top graduate and professional programs worldwide.

“Network! What you major in doesn’t matter. Follow what you are passionate for and a job will come. I’m an American studies major and now I’m in the wine industry!”

Gabriel Rosenbloom '22

Sales Representative at E&J Gallo