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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,286/yr (-41% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #44 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs Top 50%

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	$806K	$778K	$673K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	13.7x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.3x	3.7x
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)

$56,680

Out-of-state: $179,788 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,828

3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

11.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,261

238% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $19,286/yr fall 41% below the $32,455 national median for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Neurobiology and Neurosciences's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,000 represents roughly 12 months of the $19,286 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #44 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs, University of California-Riverside scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $65,261 show a 238% jump from the $19,286 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of California-Riverside

With a 63% acceptance rate, University of California-Riverside is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 22,644 students in Riverside, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Neurobiology and Neurosciences at University of California-Riverside?

A score of 31/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Neurobiology and Neurosciences careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $673,069 in decade earnings vs $806,267 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Neurobiology and Neurosciences from University of California-Riverside?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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