Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,820/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI
9.6x earnings multiple (2.6x 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 | $443K | $448K | $431K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.5x | 9.6x | 9.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 2.6x | 2.6x | 2.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,712
Out-of-state: $171,112 (2.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
About The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin accepts 29% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 42,100 students in Austin, TX.
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$93,330/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Texas at Austin's Neuroscience program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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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