# Barnard College: Neuroscience (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 189097, CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/barnard-college/majors/neuroscience

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,569
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,787 (U.S. median for this major: $61,799 across 67 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,491 (U.S. median $22,945)
- Rank in NY: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $68,666): -$1,879
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,988

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,787 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,600 | $48,488 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,374 | $64,263 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,094 | $79,813 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,753 | $103,468 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $51,378 | $214,760 | 6.7 years |

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

## Neuroscience at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University | $77,478 | $20,250 | $21,620 | 82% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $70,244 | $27,000 | $21,590 | 96% |
| Union College | $68,666 | $24,989 | $34,561 | 80% |
| Barnard College | $66,787 | $17,491 | $28,800 | 93% |
| Syracuse University | $54,088 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $180,460 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $62,780 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $61,210 NY, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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