Neuroscience at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,441/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI
10.9x earnings multiple (4.9x 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 | $742K | $719K | $630K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.2x | 10.9x | 9.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 4.9x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 48% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,952
Out-of-state: $145,608 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,741
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$70,275
147% growth from Year 1
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 30,469 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Neuroscience program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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.
Why does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank so high for Neuroscience?
The #24 ranking out of 97 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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