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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,867/yr (26% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 2.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #46 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs Top 50%

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	$480K	$481K	$455K
Earnings Multiple	2.3x	2.3x	2.2x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$210,304

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,620

64% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,867 put Coe College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program 26% above the national median of $32,455 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The financial case is thin at 2.3x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Neurobiology and Neurosciences's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $40,867 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #46 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs, Coe College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Coe College

Coe College accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,246 in Cedar Rapids, IA. The average net cost of $76,620 over four years represents a 64% discount from published tuition.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Coe College?

A score of 31/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Neurobiology and Neurosciences careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $455,066 in decade earnings vs $479,926 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Coe College a hidden gem for Neurobiology and Neurosciences?

After financial aid, the average student pays $76,620 over four years — 64% below the $210,304 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →