# Baylor University: Neuroscience (bachelor's)

Waco, TX. IPEDS 223232, CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/baylor-university/majors/neuroscience

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,100
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,927 (U.S. median for this major: $61,799 across 67 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,945)
- Rank in TX: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (4 colleges, $56,712): -$2,785
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,872

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,927 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,024 | $91,179 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $21,530 | $89,134 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $33,902 | $140,354 | 6.9 years |
| 75-110k | $38,852 | $160,847 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $47,895 | $198,285 | 9.7 years |

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

## Neuroscience at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $65,124 | $23,612 | $19,857 | 89% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $59,498 | $19,611 | $18,267 | 76% |
| Baylor University | $53,927 | $27,000 | $41,104 | 80% |
| Saint Edward's University | $50,936 | $24,250 | $25,578 | 63% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $95,830 Waco, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage not reported Waco, TX, $50,130 TX, $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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