Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Duke University
Durham, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 95 graduates a year
Duke University graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Duke 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 |
| 11 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $74,151 | $79,550 | #6 | $25,202 |
| 12 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $73,795 | $76,393 | #9 | $26,663 |
| 13 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $73,316 | $77,303 | #8 | $28,220 |
| 14 | Duke University Durham, NC | $73,140 | $78,490 | #7 | $37,208 |
| 15 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $72,910 | $66,343 | #19 | $33,641 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Duke University neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,208 one year after graduating and $73,140 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Duke University rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, Duke University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at Duke University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,645.
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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.