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Neurobiology and Neurosciences at University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,615/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,400 openings/yr)

ROI 1.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #78 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	$381K	$392K	$389K
Earnings Multiple	1.5x	1.6x	1.6x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	21	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$250,772

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$111,292

56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Notre Dame's Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates start at $24,615/yr, trailing the $32,455 national average by 24%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The financial case is thin at 1.6x — 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 -2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,500 represents roughly 10 months of the $24,615 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #78 of 97 Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs, University of Notre Dame falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Notre Dame

Only 12% of applicants gain admission to University of Notre Dame, reflecting elite selectivity, enrolling 8,923 students in Notre Dame, IN. The average net cost of $111,292 over four years represents a 56% 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 University of Notre Dame?

A score of 21/100 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 $389,293 in decade earnings vs $381,469 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Neurobiology and Neurosciences from University of Notre Dame?

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.

Is University of Notre Dame a hidden gem for Neurobiology and Neurosciences?

After financial aid, the average student pays $111,292 over four years — 56% below the $250,772 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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