# Neuroscience (bachelor's degree)

CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/neuroscience

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $61,799 across 67 colleges (middle half $56,218–$70,244); median federal debt $22,936
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Molecular Biology: median $65,991 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 9% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Registered Nurses | 6% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Other Managers | 5% | not reported | — |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians | 5% | $62,930 | 2.7% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 4% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians | 4% | not reported | — |
| Other Life Scientists | 3% | not reported | — |
| Software Developers | 3% | $135,980 | 10.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $63,720 (7) | $77,086 (211) |
| IL | $56,869 (3) | — |
| IN | $65,458 (3) | — |
| MA | $68,888 (5) | — |
| MI | $57,944 (4) | — |
| NH | $78,722 (3) | — |
| NY | $68,666 (5) | — |
| PA | $65,239 (5) | — |
| TX | $56,712 (4) | — |
| VA | $59,714 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $89,203
2. University of San Diego (CA): $72,910
3. University of California-Santa Cruz (CA): $69,027
4. George Mason University (VA): $68,546
5. University of California-Davis (CA): $63,720
6. University of California-San Diego (CA): $61,799
7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $59,714
8. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $55,404
9. William & Mary (VA): $52,161
10. University of California-Riverside (CA): $51,865

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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