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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,986/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI 27.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #6 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs Top 10%

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 $723K $702K $617K
Earnings Multiple 27.8x 27.0x 23.8x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 42 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$25,984
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$57,948
-123% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,344
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,183
144% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,986/yr, roughly in line with the $32,455 national median for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 27.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $27,986 far exceeding the $12,344 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #6 ranking out of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs nationally puts Brigham Young University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth from $27,986 to $68,183 over five years (144% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Brigham Young University

A 69% admission rate makes Brigham Young University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 32,221 students enrolled in Provo, UT.

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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
View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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 Brigham Young University

Computer Science ($90,625) Computer Engineering ($88,785) Finance and Financial Management Services ($83,876) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($83,533) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($80,934) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($79,777) Chemical Engineering ($77,565) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($77,060)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brigham Young University's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →