Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 215 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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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| 34 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $61,799 | $56,233 | #49 | $32,081 |
| 35 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $61,194 | $53,888 | #56 | $39,842 |
| 36 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $60,065 | $56,927 | #46 | $27,986 |
| 37 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $59,714 | $54,375 | #54 | $29,081 |
| 38 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,575 | $65,079 | #25 | $25,830 |
| 39 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $59,568 | $56,900 | #47 | $28,441 |
| 40 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $59,498 | $60,492 | #37 | $25,395 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,081 one year after graduating and $59,714 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,300.
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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.