Neurobiology and Neurosciences at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 95 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago 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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| 46 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $58,004 | $61,899 | #31 | $33,094 |
| 47 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $57,842 | $60,988 | #35 | $32,644 |
| 48 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $57,769 | $59,958 | #41 | $30,991 |
| 49 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,869 | $55,873 | #51 | $26,074 |
| 50 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $56,324 | $49,431 | #63 | $28,108 |
| 51 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $56,218 | $60,312 | #39 | $30,984 |
| 52 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $55,687 | $51,220 | #61 | $28,316 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,074 one year after graduating and $56,869 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,687.
← All data for University of Illinois Chicago · 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.