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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,993/yr (45% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 2.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #10 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	$679K	$662K	$588K
Earnings Multiple	2.9x	2.8x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$236,304

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,264

72% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,342

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Harvard University Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates command $46,993/yr out of the gate, well above the $32,455 national median. That 45% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

An earnings multiple of 2.8x 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 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

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

Earnings growth from $46,993 to $75,342 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Harvard University

Only 3% of applicants gain admission to Harvard University, reflecting elite selectivity, serving 7,755 students in Cambridge, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $67,264 — 72% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Harvard University's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?

This program scores 40/100 — 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 Harvard University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $236,304, but the average net cost is $67,264 — a 72% 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 →