Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Dartmouth College graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 129% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dartmouth College 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 |
Other Majors at Dartmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $201,702 | $132,919 | #11 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $168,580 | $108,255 | #4 of 309 |
| Economics | $152,929 | $94,675 | #6 of 368 |
| History | $136,403 | $61,127 | #1 of 459 |
| Engineering Science | $113,749 | $89,929 | #1 of 9 |
| Political Science and Government | $106,153 | $72,618 | #2 of 565 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | — | $102,938 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $99,344 | $42,947 | #1 of 82 |
| Biology | $87,026 | $36,525 | #10 of 841 |
| Psychology | $86,896 | — | #3 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $81,722 | $64,377 | #4 of 462 |
| Geography and Cartography | $72,985 | $56,756 | #11 of 117 |
| Anthropology | $70,846 | $40,071 | #5 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $68,523 | $30,246 | #2 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $67,020 | $47,671 | #28 of 265 |
| Area Studies | $65,226 | $48,565 | #22 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,090 | $45,157 | #80 of 576 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $31,967 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dartmouth College neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,673 one year after graduating and $143,067 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dartmouth College rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, Dartmouth College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at Dartmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 129% more than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,061.
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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.