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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Amherst College

Amherst, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,387/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI 1.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #59 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $465K $467K $445K
Earnings Multiple 1.7x 1.7x 1.7x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 28 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$269,120
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$72,984
73% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,387/yr, edging above the $32,455 national average for Neurobiology and Neurosciences — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

An earnings multiple of 1.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #59 out of 97 programs, Amherst College's financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Amherst College

Amherst College admits 10% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, with a smaller student body of 1,907 in Amherst, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $72,984 — 73% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr
Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Other Schools

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($48,125) Fordham University ($47,985) Harvard University ($46,993) Macalester College ($45,450) Union College ($44,927) Trinity College ($44,823) Wellesley College ($44,687) Middlebury College ($44,585)

Other Majors at Amherst College

Computer Science ($100,596) Economics ($90,568) Mathematics ($78,500) Political Science and Government ($61,125) History ($56,444) Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ($49,322) Area Studies ($49,149) Research and Experimental Psychology ($45,786)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Amherst College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Neurobiology and Neurosciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Neurobiology and Neurosciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
How affordable is Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Amherst College after financial aid?
Sticker price is $269,120, but the average net cost is $72,984 — a 73% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →