Inside Academics at Brandeis University

Academics at a Glance

Academics are the heart of the college experience. This overview pulls together the essentials of academic life at Brandeis University: its faculty, its majors and fields of study, and its online learning options.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Brandeis University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 11 students per faculty member, Brandeis University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 73% of instructors full time, Brandeis University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Brandeis University can choose from 48 majors with reported graduates spanning 18 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Brandeis University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Brandeis University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Brandeis University:

• Looking for flexibility? Brandeis University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 721 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (87% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Brandeis University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Brandeis University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Brandeis University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Brandeis University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Brandeis University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Brandeis University — regional and program accreditation status