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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Brown University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Brown graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $61,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $87,600. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Computer Science, with median first-year earnings of $141,100 , followed by Applied Mathematics at $91,700 , and Engineering at $73,500 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $58,000 , followed by Medicine (First Professional Degree) at $57,300 , and Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) at $55,200 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Brown University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Brown University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Computer Science (Bachelor’s Degree) $141,100
Applied Mathematics (Bachelor’s Degree) $91,700
Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $73,500
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $63,900
Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) $58,400
Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degree) $58,000
Medicine (First Professional Degree) $57,300
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) $55,200
Public Health (Master's Degree) $52,600
International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $46,100
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $45,200
Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) $44,300
History (Bachelor’s Degree) $42,900
Area Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,900
English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,700
Public Health (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,400
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,500
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,800
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,500
Human Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $24,100
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Master's Degree) $21,400

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217156.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026