Neuroscience at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,984/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI
13.4x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
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 | $567K | $560K | $513K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.6x | 13.4x | 12.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.2x | 4.2x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 35 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,796
Out-of-state: $134,868 (4.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,127
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,430
76% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Indianapolis
With 81% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Indianapolis prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 16,582 in Indianapolis, IN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Indiana University-Indianapolis's Neuroscience program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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.
Why does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank so high for Neuroscience?
The #21 ranking out of 97 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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