# Wheaton College (Massachusetts): Neuroscience (bachelor's)

Norton, MA. IPEDS 168281, CIP 26.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wheaton-college-massachusetts/majors/neuroscience

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,842
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,194 (U.S. median for this major: $61,799 across 67 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,945)
- Rank in MA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $68,888): -$7,694
- Versus the U.S. median: -$605

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,194 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,076 | $82,512 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $21,528 | $88,480 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $28,299 | $116,309 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $28,639 | $117,706 | 5.5 years |
| 110k+ | $33,956 | $139,559 | 6.5 years |

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

## Neuroscience at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $74,617 | $25,000 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $74,617 | $25,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Boston University | $68,888 | $26,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Brandeis University | $68,179 | $26,499 | $35,736 | 86% |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $61,194 | $27,000 | $29,822 | 73% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $144,920 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $267,290 MA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $56,850 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $62,070 MA, $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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