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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $41,752/yr (29% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI 1.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #48 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 $485K $486K $459K
Earnings Multiple 1.8x 1.8x 1.7x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$271,220
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$152,728
44% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,000
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,752 put Vassar College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program 29% above the national median of $32,455 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

An earnings multiple of 1.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $41,752 far exceeding the $16,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #48 out of 97 programs, Vassar College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Vassar College

Vassar College accepts 18% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a smaller institution with 2,430 students in Poughkeepsie, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $152,728 over four years — 44% below sticker price.

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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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Neurobiology and Neurosciences 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 Vassar College

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($80,037) Economics ($79,845) Mathematics ($52,085) Political Science and Government ($48,679) Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology ($45,599) Urban Studies/Affairs ($39,410) History ($38,461) Biology, General ($37,802)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vassar College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Neurobiology and Neurosciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Neurobiology and Neurosciences 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →