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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,727/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 1.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #65 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	$455K	$458K	$438K
Earnings Multiple	1.8x	1.9x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	27	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$246,272

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$104,724

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,558

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,727 at Smith College come in 13% above the national median of $32,455 for Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs.

An earnings multiple of 1.9x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,558 debt-to-$36,727 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #65 out of 97 programs, Smith College's financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Smith College

Smith College accepts 20% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a smaller student body of 2,501 in Northampton, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $104,724 — 57% 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 Smith College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?

This program scores 27/100 — 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.

How affordable is Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Smith College after financial aid?

Sticker price is $246,272, but the average net cost is $104,724 — a 57% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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