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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,459/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 1.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #96 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs

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	$368K	$380K	$381K
Earnings Multiple	1.7x	1.8x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	16	16	15

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$212,976

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$108,300

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

14.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $22,459 place Saint Louis University below the $32,455 national median for Neurobiology and Neurosciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

An earnings multiple of 1.8x 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 -3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $22,459 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #96 out of 97 programs, Saint Louis University's financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 7,324 students in Saint Louis, MO. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $108,300 — 49% 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 Saint Louis University's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?

This program scores 16/100 — on the lower end for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Saint Louis University Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.2x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

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 Saint Louis University?

Lower starting pay at Saint Louis 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 →