U.S. median for this major: $61,799.
College Scorecard field of study; 18 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 40% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,945.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $66,116. College Scorecard.
University of St Thomas Neuroscience: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Minnesota colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Neuroscience nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of St Thomas's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $28,131 | $115,900 | 4.0 years |
| $30–48k | $26,820 | $110,498 | 3.9 years |
| $48–75k | $24,357 | $100,351 | 3.5 years |
| $75–110k | $25,363 | $104,496 | 3.6 years |
| $110k+ | $33,232 | $136,916 | 4.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (69% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Neuroscience graduates 4 years after graduating ($66,868) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $28,684 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Neuroscience at Minnesota colleges
Every Minnesota college we cover that reports Neuroscience graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of St Thomas | $66,868 | $27,000 | $29,155 | 76% |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $59,568 | $23,124 | $16,778 | 85% |
5 more Minnesota colleges offer Neuroscience but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Neuroscience graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Biological Technicians
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of St Thomas, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of St Thomas
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 76% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $73,739
- Full cost breakdown · all 65 majors · overview
Related majors at University of St Thomas
- Biology$71,619
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University of St Thomas Neuroscience questions
How much do University of St Thomas Neuroscience graduates earn?
Neuroscience graduates of University of St Thomas earn a median $66,868 four years after graduating and $36,059 one year after. The U.S. median for Neuroscience graduates across 67 colleges is $61,799.
How much debt do University of St Thomas Neuroscience graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Neuroscience graduates of University of St Thomas is $27,000, about 40% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,945.
Where does University of St Thomas rank for Neuroscience in Minnesota?
Of 2 Minnesota colleges reporting Neuroscience graduate earnings, University of St Thomas ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Neuroscience graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $143,290 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area and $167,220 nationally. Others include biological technicians.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of St Thomas Neuroscience: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-st-thomas-mn/majors/neuroscience (College Scorecard and BLS data).