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Neuroscience at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Neurobiology and Neurosciences
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,687/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (2.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #66 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs

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 $424K $431K $418K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.5x 9.6x 9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 2.6x 2.7x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 27 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,820
Out-of-state: $162,412 (2.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,712
-51% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,202
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

About University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 35,665 students in Madison, WI.

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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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Compare & Explore

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Neuroscience at Other Schools

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($48,125) Fordham University ($47,985) Harvard University ($46,993) Macalester College ($45,450) Union College ($44,927) Trinity College ($44,823) Wellesley College ($44,687) Middlebury College ($44,585)

Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chemical Engineering ($85,945) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($83,260) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($82,018) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($80,566) Industrial Engineering ($80,435) Insurance ($78,796) Materials Engineering ($76,662) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($75,513)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 27/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Neuroscience at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
At 27/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Neuroscience programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Neuroscience at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →