# Indiana University-Bloomington: Neuroscience (bachelor's)

Bloomington, IN. IPEDS 151351, CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/majors/neuroscience

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,202
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,151 (U.S. median for this major: $61,799 across 67 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,945 (U.S. median $22,945)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (3 colleges, $65,458): +$8,693
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,352

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,151 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,324 | $26,181 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,610 | $31,505 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,154 | $50,318 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,204 | $83,645 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,128 | $104,030 | 2.7 years |

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

## Neuroscience at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $74,151 | $22,945 | $16,264 | 80% |
| University of Notre Dame | $65,458 | $19,500 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $56,218 | $15,012 | $11,668 | 55% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $160,260 Bloomington, IN, $108,250 IN, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $64,570 Bloomington, IN, $58,790 IN, $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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