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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Barnard College

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
21 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
22
Optimistic
21
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings $24,569/yr (-24% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI 1.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #80 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 $381K $391K $389K
Earnings Multiple 1.4x 1.5x 1.5x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 22 21 22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$264,984
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$157,012
41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,491
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $24,569 per year, Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates from Barnard College earn below the $32,455 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 1.5x 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 -2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $17,491 debt-to-$24,569 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #80 out of 97 programs, Barnard College's financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Barnard College

With just 8% of applicants admitted, Barnard College ranks among the nation's most selective schools, a compact campus enrolling 3,219 students in New York, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,012 over four years — 41% 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 Barnard College

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($107,434) Economics ($85,860) Political Science and Government ($57,298) Sociology ($48,215) History ($48,092) Biology, General ($47,329) Research and Experimental Psychology ($44,055) Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($42,622)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Barnard College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?
This program scores 21/100 — 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.
Why are Neurobiology and Neurosciences earnings lower at Barnard College?
Lower starting pay at Barnard College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →