Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Offered at 494 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 286 | $37,947 | $71,019 | $20,375 |
| Master's | 71 | $85,664 | — | — |
| Doctoral | 121 | — | — | — |
| Professional | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 8 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia | MO | $37,125 | — | $13,250 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | CA | $33,860 | $98,803 | $19,059 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NY | $39,186 | $95,126 | $17,750 |
| 3 | Harvard University | MA | $45,001 | $94,667 | $7,500 |
| 4 | University of San Diego | CA | $41,561 | $90,815 | $21,250 |
| 5 | Colgate University | NY | $33,889 | $88,326 | $5,500 |
| 6 | Bucknell University | PA | — | $87,931 | — |
| 7 | Dartmouth College | NH | $60,266 | $87,621 | — |
| 8 | Syracuse University | NY | $39,783 | $83,992 | $26,125 |
| 9 | Carthage College | WI | $36,119 | $83,096 | $23,750 |
| 10 | Boston University | MA | $46,291 | $82,981 | $19,250 |
| 11 | Connecticut College | CT | $50,036 | $82,763 | $27,000 |
| 12 | New York University | NY | $51,328 | $82,031 | $20,500 |
| 13 | Brandeis University | MA | $45,993 | $81,110 | $18,250 |
| 14 | Macalester College | MN | $37,802 | $80,971 | $18,500 |
| 15 | Binghamton University | NY | $32,700 | $79,872 | $19,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Connecticut | CT | $85,664 | — | — |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | CT | $85,664 | — | — |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | CT | $85,664 | — | — |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | CT | $85,664 | — | — |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | CT | $85,664 | — | — |
| 6 | Parker University | TX | $73,564 | — | — |
| 7 | Tulane University of Louisiana | LA | $50,172 | — | — |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Dallas | TX | $45,716 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Irvine | CA | $60,528 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do neurobiology and neurosciences graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in neurobiology and neurosciences reports median earnings of $37,947. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
