# Michigan State University: Neuroscience (bachelor's)

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/neuroscience

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,183
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,046 (U.S. median for this major: $61,799 across 67 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,020 (U.S. median $22,945)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (4 colleges, $57,944): +$102
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,753

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,046 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 4.9 years |

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

## Neuroscience at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | $73,316 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Michigan State University | $58,046 | $25,020 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Grand Valley State University | $57,842 | $24,946 | $16,317 | 67% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $55,436 | $18,268 | $13,138 | 93% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $109,280 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $129,070 MI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $55,430 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $51,070 MI, $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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