Brandeis University

Brandeis University is a private nonprofit four-year university in Waltham, Massachusetts, located in a small city setting near the greater Boston area. The university enrolls 6,121 students and holds a quality score of 73.00 out of 100 (IPEDS 2023). As a four-year institution, Brandeis offers bachelor's-level programs alongside its broader undergraduate and graduate curriculum.

Brandeis reports a completion rate of 86% and a retention rate of 90% (IPEDS 2023), indicating that students are well-supported from enrollment through graduation. The university's technology-related programs include Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance. Both bachelor's programs prepare graduates for careers in IT management, systems administration, and cybersecurity.

Positioned just outside Boston, Brandeis students benefit from proximity to one of the nation's strongest technology and healthcare employment corridors. The Route 128 and Kendall Square tech clusters are within commuting distance, creating internship and employment pipelines for technology graduates. The university's IT and cybersecurity programs connect to a sustained regional demand for qualified professionals who can manage complex information systems and protect digital infrastructure.