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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,270/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #93 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	$805K	$777K	$673K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.0x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	17	17	16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$262,152

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$175,756

33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,033

210% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $22,270/yr fall 31% below the $32,455 national median for Neurobiology and Neurosciences. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

An earnings multiple of 3.0x 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 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$22,270 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #93 out of 97 programs, Tulane University of Louisiana's financial outcomes for Neurobiology and Neurosciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $22,270 to $69,033 over five years (210% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana admits 15% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, serving 7,759 students in New Orleans, LA. The average net cost of $175,756 over four years represents a 33% 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

How does Tulane University of Louisiana's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?

This program scores 17/100 — 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 are Neurobiology and Neurosciences earnings lower at Tulane University of Louisiana?

Lower starting pay at Tulane University of Louisiana may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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