Class of 2024
Our 2024 graduates began their college journey under unique circumstances, navigating the challenges of starting college at the height of the pandemic. They quickly adapted, pursuing virtual opportunities before finally engaging in in-person experiential learning. Now, they have entered a job market still adjusting to evolving conditions, including shifts in work environments and fluctuations in hiring.
These students have demonstrated resilience as employers seek graduates with strengths in adaptability, problem-solving, data analysis, communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence.
Finding Jobs
"I found all the work I do through relationships I established at Brandeis. Outside of Brandeis, I found work through peers of my coworkers." - Class of 2024 Graduate
How the class of 2024 found their opportunities: 
- Networking: The top way students find opportunities is through networking, including direct outreach to webs of connections from past supervisors, alumni, and personal relationships. Students also utilize LinkedIn to find new contacts and opportunities for which to apply.
- Applying Online: Students apply directly on companies' career pages and use a variety of online job boards, from general to industry-specific sites.
- Brandeis Connections: Career fairs, Handshake, department newsletters, student groups, and networking with faculty and alumni play a large part in students learning about opportunities and applying.
- Previous Internships: Return offers to students account for many full-time jobs across different industries including tech, banking, healthcare and human, services.
Job offers come at different times of the year depending on industry and when students start looking. Some industries recruit early, but most students receive offers in March and April or August.
How Brandeis Prepares Students
"My sociology degree prepared me to live and work in a world where perspective is key. It not only helps me better understand my clients, but it helps me better cater to them and their needs." - Class of 2024 Graduate
Students shared how Brandeis academics, experiential opportunities, and skill development prepared them for professional roles.
- Academics: Brandeis provided the class of 2024 with foundational knowledge, communication skills, and time management. Students also called out specific degrees (e.g., Biology, Computer Science, Psychology) for their direct relevance to career readiness.
- Experiential Learning: Internships, lab work, and research opportunities were critical in developing practical skills, such as problem-solving, coding, and hands-on scientific techniques. On-campus jobs and clubs also contributed to students' professional growth.
- Skill Development: The class of 2024 frequently mentioned the importance of leadership, teamwork, communication, and adaptability, cultivated through clubs, athletics, and on-campus jobs.
"Brandeis taught me how to communicate with a wide variety of individuals from students, faculty, and staff due to its inherently friendly environment. I became adept at time management through balancing classes with my various extracurricular experiences and on-campus employment." - Class of 2024 Graduate
Summer Experiences
Students participate in a wide variety of summer experiences, preparing them for their post-graduation plans.
Learn more about students' summer experiences: 2024 Summer Experience Report.
*Other includes fellowships, travel and volunteering. This data includes Brandeisians who graduated in December 2023, May 2024 and August 2024.
Ninety-seven percent of the Brandeis Class of 2024 is employed, attending graduate school, or engaged in other meaningful activities within six months of graduation.
The Class of 2024 reported an average full-time starting salary of $65,364, and 26% reported a first-year bonus with an average of $15,031.
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 |
57% |
60% |
|
Graduate School |
44% |
24% |
|
Seeking |
3% |
13% |
Sample Employers and Roles
Brandeis graduates are hired by top employers in a variety of sectors and industries. A selection of notable employers and roles:
Sample Graduate Schools
Brandeis graduates are admitted to top graduate and professional programs worldwide. Sample graduate schools and programs:
Class of 2024 results are based on a 46% response rate within six months of graduation. All reported data are confirmed by the student, employer or graduate school.
