Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Barnard College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Barnard College graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Barnard 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 |
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| 23 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $68,179 | $60,039 | #40 | $32,397 |
| 24 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $67,115 | $60,425 | #38 | $44,823 |
| 25 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $66,868 | $63,873 | #27 | $36,059 |
| 26 | Barnard College New York, NY | $66,787 | $63,567 | #28 | $24,569 |
| 27 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $65,733 | $68,398 | #15 | $29,454 |
| 28 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $65,458 | $70,224 | #14 | $24,615 |
| 29 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $65,239 | $66,349 | #18 | $27,775 |
Other Majors at Barnard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,909 | $85,860 | #43 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $107,434 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $79,807 | $40,294 | #2 of 30 |
| Sociology | $77,821 | $48,215 | #6 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,805 | $57,298 | #49 of 565 |
| Biology | $75,696 | $47,329 | #48 of 841 |
| Area Studies | $66,117 | $34,142 | #18 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,644 | $44,055 | #22 of 82 |
| History | $62,258 | $48,092 | #42 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,327 | $40,414 | #44 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $42,622 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,947 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Barnard College neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,569 one year after graduating and $66,787 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Barnard College rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, Barnard College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at Barnard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,491.
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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.