Public Policy Analysis

Master's degree · Brandeis University · Waltham, MA

CIP 44.05

$64,496Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,908Median earnings 4 years after
$91,095Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
74Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at Brandeis University earn a median of $64,496 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $93,020 four years after graduating (middle half: $70,186–$121,540). Median debt is $41,000, about 64% of first-year earnings.

Public Policy Analysis (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Harvard University
Cambridge
$87,444$70,447
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth
$67,722—
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$50,929—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from Brandeis University make?

The median salary is $64,496 one year after graduation and $91,095 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.