Is Brown University worth it?
Brown University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Providence, Rhode Island (midsize city). It awarded 3,354 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, econometrics and quantitative economics and engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$59,042
Median earnings 4 years after
$94,678
Median earnings 10 years after
$93,487
Average net price
$25,184
Completion rate
96%
Completions (2024)
3,354
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
7,226
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | First professional | $72,351 | $106,465 | 164 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $151,065 | $214,479 | 127 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $72,064 | $124,508 | 84 |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's | $99,193 | $157,822 | 69 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,084 | $60,508 | 68 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | $39,165 | $59,808 | 62 |
| Public Health | Master's | $70,405 | $87,924 | 59 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's | $67,900 | $125,955 | 54 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | $61,564 | $87,139 | 52 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $54,634 | $85,388 | 50 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $50,437 | $73,497 | 47 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $86,416 | $108,550 | 45 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $33,529 | N/A | 35 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's | $58,161 | $94,962 | 35 |
| History | Bachelor's | $42,296 | $85,520 | 34 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 243 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 174 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 145 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 134 |
| Engineering, General | Master's | 121 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | Master's | 112 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 76 |
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Sources: federal figures for Brown University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Rhode Island. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page