Program Analysis
At $28,220/yr, Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates from Central Michigan University land near the $32,455 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 11.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,000 debt-to-$28,220 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #28 out of 97 programs, Central Michigan University's Neurobiology and Neurosciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $28,220 to $64,601 over five years (129% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.