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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,820/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)
ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (2.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #49 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 $443K $448K $431K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.5x 9.6x 9.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 2.6x 2.6x 2.5x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 48% 35%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,712
Out-of-state: $171,112 (2.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$78,712
-69% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,820 at The University of Texas at Austin come in 7% above the national median of $32,455 for Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs.

At 9.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$34,820 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #49 out of 97 programs, The University of Texas at Austin's financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin accepts 29% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 42,100 students in Austin, TX.

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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
View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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 The University of Texas at Austin

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($111,587) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($96,997) Business/Commerce, General ($94,041) Chemical Engineering ($87,365) Petroleum Engineering ($86,761) Management Information Systems and Services ($86,622) Mechanical Engineering ($82,227) Finance and Financial Management Services ($81,844)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Texas at Austin's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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 →