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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at North Central College

Naperville, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,908/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 2.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #91 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	$395K	$404K	$399K
Earnings Multiple	2.2x	2.3x	2.2x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	18	18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$177,576

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$92,132

48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,655

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,908/yr fall 17% below the $32,455 national median for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The financial case is thin at 2.3x — 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 -1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,655 represents roughly 11 months of the $26,908 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #91 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs, North Central College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About North Central College

With a 58% acceptance rate, North Central College is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 2,360 in Naperville, IL. The average net cost of $92,132 over four years represents a 48% discount from published tuition.

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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

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

A score of 18/100 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 $398,573 in decade earnings vs $395,360 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Neurobiology and Neurosciences from North Central College?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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