Neuroscience at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
33
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)
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 | $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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,232
10.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,682
138% growth from Year 1
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Michigan State University's Neuroscience program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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 are Neuroscience 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.
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