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Bachelor's+7% vs national median306 grads tracked

Neurobiology and Neurosciences at George Mason University

Ranked 3rd of 26 bachelor's programs in Neurobiology and Neurosciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,591
middle 50%: $24,166 – $48,066
Median · 5 years out
$69,662
middle 50%: $49,482 – $92,467
Median · 10 years out
$89,880
middle 50%: $66,779 – $127,359

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 George Mason University's bachelor's program in Neurobiology and Neurosciences earn a median $33,591 one year after graduating, rising to $89,880 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $64,991 for this field, ranking 3rd 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
6.7 yrs
≈ $8,199 total interest

Same major at other universities

Binghamton University
$76,977 · 5 yrs out
Connecticut College
$76,393 · 5 yrs out
Macalester College
$68,022 · 5 yrs out
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

Other majors at George Mason University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$183,592 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,478 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,304 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$137,848 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$137,668 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$130,148 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,951 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$122,445 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$121,298 · 5 yrs out

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