Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Boston University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston 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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| 16 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $71,942 | $67,280 | #16 | $35,980 |
| 17 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $70,244 | $66,858 | #17 | $33,893 |
| 18 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $69,027 | $62,810 | #29 | $25,034 |
| 19 | Boston University Boston, MA | $68,888 | $60,663 | #36 | $39,093 |
| 20 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $68,666 | $65,356 | #23 | $44,927 |
| 21 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $68,546 | $62,417 | #30 | $27,859 |
| 22 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $68,480 | $73,078 | #11 | $29,638 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,093 one year after graduating and $68,888 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, Boston University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,325.
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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.