Neuroscience at University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,765/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.2x earnings multiple (3.7x 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 | $703K | $684K | $604K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.5x | 11.2x | 9.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.7x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 36 | 37 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$60,988
Out-of-state: $184,096 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,917
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,848
128% growth from Year 1
About University of California-Davis
With a 42% acceptance rate, University of California-Davis is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 31,777 students in Davis, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Neuroscience at University of California-Davis?
A score of 36/100 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 $604,115 in decade earnings vs $703,044 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of California-Davis's Neuroscience program stand out?
Ranked #18 of 97 programs nationally, University of California-Davis lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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