Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Western Washington University graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Washington 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 |
| … | |||||
| 60 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $52,571 | $54,018 | #55 | $25,460 |
| 61 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $52,161 | $47,497 | #65 | $34,496 |
| 62 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $51,865 | $47,194 | #67 | $19,286 |
| 63 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $51,508 | $47,376 | #66 | $39,011 |
| 64 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $51,367 | $53,175 | #58 | $22,865 |
| 65 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $50,936 | $51,787 | #59 | $29,418 |
| 66 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $48,514 | $47,781 | #64 | $30,172 |
Other Majors at Western Washington University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Washington University neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,011 one year after graduating and $51,508 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Washington University rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, Western Washington University ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at Western Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
← All data for Western Washington University · Methodology
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.