# Saint Edward's University: Neuroscience (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 227845, CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-edwards-university/majors/neuroscience

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,418
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,936 (U.S. median for this major: $61,799 across 67 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $22,945)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (4 colleges, $56,712): -$5,776
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,863

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,936 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 | $20,799 | $86,732 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $20,136 | $83,967 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $22,944 | $95,676 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $26,687 | $111,285 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $38,389 | $160,082 | 9.2 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 $131,900 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $129,960 TX, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $54,260 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, 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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