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Bachelor's0% vs national median103 grads tracked

Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Purdue University

Ranked 11th of 26 bachelor's programs in Neurobiology and Neurosciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,596
middle 50%: $23,159 – $42,691
Median · 5 years out
$64,682
middle 50%: $43,948 – $82,929
Median · 10 years out
$168,656
middle 50%: $71,155 – $250,436

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 Purdue University's bachelor's program in Neurobiology and Neurosciences earn a median $34,596 one year after graduating, rising to $168,656 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $64,991 for this field, ranking 11th 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
6.5 yrs
≈ $8,259 total interest

Same major at other universities

Loyola University Chicago
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
College of William & Mary
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$65,805 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$65,081 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$65,040 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$64,991 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$64,175 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$63,712 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$63,644 · 5 yrs out
Furman University
$63,170 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$62,349 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out

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