Neuroscience at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,220/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.7x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Neuroscience graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $682K | $664K | $590K |
| Earnings Multiple | 12.0x | 11.7x | 10.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$56,760
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,601
129% growth from Year 1
About Central Michigan University
With 91% of applicants admitted, Central Michigan University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 9,916 students in Mount Pleasant, MI.
See all programs and financial aid at Central Michigan University →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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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Central Michigan University's Neuroscience program score?
This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Neuroscience. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Neuroscience to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Neuroscience 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.
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