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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,687/yr (38% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 2.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #34 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	$503K	$502K	$471K
Earnings Multiple	2.0x	2.0x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$257,280

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$100,032

61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$7,860

2.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,687 put Wellesley College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program 38% above the national median of $32,455 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The financial case is thin at 2.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $44,687 far exceeding the $7,860 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #34 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs, Wellesley College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Wellesley College

Wellesley College's 14% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, a smaller institution with 2,318 students in Wellesley, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $100,032 — 61% less than the list 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

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Wellesley College?

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 $470,524 in decade earnings vs $503,068 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Wellesley College a hidden gem for Neurobiology and Neurosciences?

After financial aid, the average student pays $100,032 over four years — 61% below the $257,280 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →