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Bachelor's-9% vs national median108 grads tracked

Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Ranked 22nd of 26 bachelor's programs in Neurobiology and Neurosciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,582
middle 50%: $23,133 – $46,967
Median · 5 years out
$59,422
middle 50%: $40,342 – $73,728
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Neurobiology and Neurosciences (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis's bachelor's program in Neurobiology and Neurosciences earn a median $33,582 one year after graduating, rising to $59,422 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $64,991 for this field, ranking 22nd of 26 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.7 yrs
≈ $9,136 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Madison
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$62,349 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$62,224 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$62,158 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Dallas
$61,992 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$59,619 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$57,619 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$53,833 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$48,276 · 5 yrs out
Agnes Scott College
$47,270 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Dentistry (Doctorate)
$175,270 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$174,318 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$158,258 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$137,643 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,300 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$122,022 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$113,650 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$110,531 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$105,239 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,541 · 5 yrs out

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