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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,183/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #43 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	$691K	$673K	$596K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.8x	10.5x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	3.9x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$63,952

Out-of-state: $173,488 (3.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,004

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,232

10.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,682

138% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,183 place Michigan State University below the $32,455 national median for Neurobiology and Neurosciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 10.5x 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 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,232 debt-to-$27,183 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #43 out of 97 programs, Michigan State University's Neurobiology and Neurosciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $27,183 to $64,682 over five years (138% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Michigan State University

Michigan State University accepts 84% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 40,243 students enrolled in East Lansing, MI.

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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 Michigan State University's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?

This program scores 32/100 — 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.

Why are Neurobiology and Neurosciences earnings lower at Michigan State University?

Lower starting pay at Michigan State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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