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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,081/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 6.7x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #75 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs

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	$409K	$416K	$407K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.6x	6.7x	6.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.8x	2.8x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$61,912

Out-of-state: $146,776 (2.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$95,160

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,300

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $29,081/yr, Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University land near the $32,455 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 6.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,300 debt-to-$29,081 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #75 out of 97 programs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts 57% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 30,435 in Blacksburg, VA.

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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

How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?

This program scores 23/100 — 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 →