You would borrow a median $25,648 — about $292 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $77,231 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.7 years of the salary premium.
Yes — you clear the borrowing faster than at most US universities.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 0.7-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Brandeis University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Brandeis University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $37,711 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Massachusetts | B | $22,763 | $71,631 | 0.7 yrs |
| Smith College Massachusetts | B | $17,550 | $64,027 | 0.7 yrs |
| Western New England University Massachusetts | B | $25,500 | $73,157 | 0.8 yrs |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology Massachusetts | A | $25,028 | $82,721 | 0.6 yrs |
| Boston University Massachusetts | A | $23,250 | $83,238 | 0.5 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.