Neurobiology and Neurosciences at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 177 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego Compares for Neurobiology and Neurosciences
All 67 colleges reporting neurobiology and neurosciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $143,067 | $131,779 | #1 | $41,673 |
| 2 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $90,917 | $93,379 | #2 | $44,585 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,203 | $81,169 | #4 | $38,063 |
| 4 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $83,705 | $85,129 | #3 | — |
| 5 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $78,722 | $72,511 | #12 | $39,573 |
| 6 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $78,722 | $72,511 | #13 | $39,573 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $78,295 | $79,627 | #5 | $39,880 |
| 8 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $77,478 | $73,743 | #10 | $25,266 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,617 | $65,708 | #21 | $43,894 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $74,617 | $65,708 | #22 | $43,894 |
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| 31 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $64,063 | $65,153 | #24 | $30,956 |
| 32 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $63,729 | $64,813 | #26 | — |
| 33 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $63,720 | $57,981 | #44 | $29,765 |
| 34 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $61,799 | $56,233 | #49 | $32,081 |
| 35 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $61,194 | $53,888 | #56 | $39,842 |
| 36 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $60,065 | $56,927 | #46 | $27,986 |
| 37 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $59,714 | $54,375 | #54 | $29,081 |
Other Neurobiology and Neurosciences Credentials at University of California-San Diego
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $148,833 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-San Diego by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,081 one year after graduating and $61,799 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.