Neuroscience at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,593/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI
1.7x earnings multiple
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 | $442K | $447K | $430K |
| Earnings Multiple | 1.7x | 1.7x | 1.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 24 | 24 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$258,584
About Oberlin College
Admission to Oberlin College is competitive, with 33% of applicants accepted, with a smaller student body of 2,950 in Oberlin, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $156,736 over four years — 39% below sticker price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Oberlin College's Neuroscience program score?
This program scores 24/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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