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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,984/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 13.4x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs Top 25%

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	$567K	$560K	$513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.4x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.2x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,796

Out-of-state: $134,868 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,632

-9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,127

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,430

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,984/yr, Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis land near the $32,455 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.4x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $15,127 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #21 out of 97 programs, Indiana University-Indianapolis's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $30,984 to $54,430 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Indiana University-Indianapolis

With 81% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Indianapolis prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 16,582 in Indianapolis, IN.

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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 Indiana University-Indianapolis's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?

This program scores 35/100 — 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 does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank so high for Neurobiology and Neurosciences?

The #21 ranking out of 97 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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