# University of Southern California: Neuroscience (bachelor's)

Los Angeles, CA. IPEDS 123961, CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-california/majors/neuroscience

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,063
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,203 (U.S. median for this major: $61,799 across 67 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,750 (U.S. median $22,945)
- Rank in CA: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Neuroscience at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $89,203 | $15,750 | $32,740 | 92% |
| University of San Diego | $72,910 | $25,000 | $30,365 | 84% |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | $69,027 | $19,500 | $17,890 | 75% |
| University of California-Davis | $63,720 | $13,000 | $14,741 | 86% |
| University of California-San Diego | $61,799 | $19,000 | $12,470 | 86% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $55,404 | $17,149 | $12,548 | 93% |
| University of California-Riverside | $51,865 | $19,803 | $14,304 | 76% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $193,340 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $66,610 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $71,440 CA, $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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