Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 113 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern University 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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| 53 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $55,436 | $58,451 | #43 | $23,468 |
| 54 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $55,404 | $50,414 | #62 | $30,501 |
| 55 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $55,043 | $56,889 | #48 | $26,497 |
| 56 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $54,279 | $53,329 | #57 | $35,334 |
| 57 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $54,088 | $51,481 | #60 | $30,259 |
| 58 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $53,927 | $54,828 | #53 | $24,100 |
| 59 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $53,755 | $55,211 | #52 | $34,547 |
Other Majors at Northwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $163,740 | $102,998 | #1 of 148 |
| Computer Science | $155,106 | $99,981 | #28 of 349 |
| Applied Mathematics | $148,740 | $94,684 | #4 of 45 |
| Industrial Engineering | $138,720 | $89,811 | #1 of 94 |
| Economics | $126,006 | $84,932 | #21 of 368 |
| Statistics | $122,682 | $77,917 | #7 of 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | $111,040 | $80,709 | #12 of 158 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $108,498 | $82,255 | #2 of 187 |
| Mathematics | $107,072 | $79,530 | #19 of 309 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $102,994 | $68,592 | #19 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $98,277 | $75,253 | #49 of 318 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $97,819 | — | #1 of 15 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $93,541 | $52,210 | #2 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $93,180 | — | #7 of 476 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $84,712 | $61,009 | #1 of 24 |
| Journalism | $80,258 | $50,426 | #3 of 187 |
| History | $78,966 | $50,161 | #13 of 459 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $78,752 | $48,558 | #9 of 34 |
| Sociology | $75,267 | $38,402 | #8 of 462 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $74,477 | $58,326 | #30 of 118 |
| Psychology | $73,646 | $44,088 | #14 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,231 | $54,737 | #89 of 565 |
| Biology | $71,181 | — | #82 of 841 |
| Psychology | $62,905 | $36,890 | #3 of 9 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,147 | $31,748 | #39 of 576 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,372 | $39,012 | #15 of 103 |
| Music | $53,875 | $34,823 | #37 of 268 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $51,471 | $24,611 | #65 of 158 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $49,316 | $19,245 | #17 of 255 |
| Public Health | — | $39,956 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,334 one year after graduating and $54,279 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, Northwestern University ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,309.
← All data for Northwestern University · Methodology
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.