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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,074/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 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	$713K	$693K	$611K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.4x	12.1x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	5.9x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$57,352

Out-of-state: $117,440 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,252

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,687

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,663

152% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,074 per year, Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn below the $32,455 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.1x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $15,687 represents roughly 7 months of the $26,074 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #33 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs, University of Illinois Chicago scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $65,663 show a 152% jump from the $26,074 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Illinois Chicago

With 78% of applicants admitted, University of Illinois Chicago prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 21,814 students in Chicago, IL. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Illinois Chicago?

A score of 33/100 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 $610,908 in decade earnings vs $713,214 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Neurobiology and Neurosciences from University of Illinois Chicago?

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 →