Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Emmanuel College

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,006/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI 2.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #53 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 $469K $471K $448K
Earnings Multiple 2.5x 2.5x 2.4x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 29 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$186,744
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$126,276
32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,964
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Emmanuel College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates start at $39,006/yr — above the $32,455 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 2.5x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,964 debt-to-$39,006 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #53 out of 97 programs, Emmanuel College's financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Emmanuel College

A 81% acceptance rate means Emmanuel College is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 1,874 students in Boston, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $126,276 — 32% 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Emmanuel College's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?
This program scores 29/100 — 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 →