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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,501/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs Top 5%

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	$828K	$798K	$688K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.1x	14.5x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.5x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	42	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,988

Out-of-state: $178,096 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,052

-2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,674

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$79,689

161% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,501/yr, Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates from University of California-Los Angeles land near the $32,455 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.5x 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 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,674 debt-to-$30,501 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #2 out of 97 programs, University of California-Los Angeles's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $30,501 to $79,689 over five years (161% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of California-Los Angeles

With just 9% of applicants admitted, University of California-Los Angeles ranks among the nation's most selective schools, one of the larger campuses at 33,040 students in Los Angeles, CA.

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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 University of California-Los Angeles's Neurobiology and Neurosciences program score?

This program scores 42/100 — 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 University of California-Los Angeles rank so high for Neurobiology and Neurosciences?

The #2 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 →