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Neuroscience at Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
20 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
21
Optimistic
20
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,259/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI 1.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #82 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs

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 $416K $423K $412K
Earnings Multiple 1.6x 1.7x 1.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 21 20 21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$252,244
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$164,104
35% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.7 months of Year 1 earnings

About Syracuse University

With a 42% acceptance rate, Syracuse University is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 15,245 in Syracuse, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $164,104 over four years — 35% below sticker 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
View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Neuroscience at Other Schools

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($48,125) Fordham University ($47,985) Harvard University ($46,993) Macalester College ($45,450) Union College ($44,927) Trinity College ($44,823) Wellesley College ($44,687) Middlebury College ($44,585)

Other Majors at Syracuse University

Computer Engineering ($84,793) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($84,494) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($82,378) Accounting and Related Services ($75,294) Civil Engineering ($74,748) Information Science/Studies ($73,033) Chemical Engineering ($72,864) Finance and Financial Management Services ($72,819)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Neuroscience at Syracuse University?
A score of 20/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Neuroscience. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Neuroscience careers?
With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $412,135 in decade earnings vs $415,660 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →