Compare 105 Neuroscience. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $43,518. Top programs: $85,126+.
The highest-earning Neuroscience program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $27K earnings gap across 105 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Pennsylvania's Neuroscience program leads with graduates earning $85,126, well above the $43,518 average. But Brigham Young University at $73,566 demonstrates how accessible programs (69% acceptance rate) can deliver outcomes rivaling elite institutions—challenging traditional prestige assumptions.
For families, the math changes dramatically. BYU offers the strongest value with just a 6.0% family payment burden when including parent loans, earning an 'Excellent' affordability rating. Students there borrow $11,069 with a 0.15 debt-to-earnings ratio—meaning they can pay off loans with about two months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $85,126 | 121 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Good |
| #2 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $78,554 | 100 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Manageable |
| #3 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $73,566 | 108 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #4 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $69,452 | 28 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Challenging |
| #5 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $69,441 | 78 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Manageable |
| #6 | King's CollegePrivate | $68,667 | 15 | $27,000 | Good | $35,000 | Challenging |
| #7 | New York UniversityPrivate | $65,392 | 57 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #8 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $62,035 | 231 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #9 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $62,006 | 33 | $16,000 | Excellent | $59,000 | High |
| #10 | $61,875 | 180 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Manageable | |
| #11 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $61,736 | 36 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #12 | $60,526 | 108 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $60,312 | 62 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #14 | $60,304 | 103 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | High | |
| #15 | $60,240 | 75 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #16 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $59,073 | 118 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #17 | $58,871 | 37 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | High | |
| #18 | William & MaryPublic | $58,560 | 66 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,326 | Challenging |
| #19 | $57,802 | 67 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Challenging | |
| #20 | Union CollegePrivate | $57,779 | 31 | $25,337 | Good | $57,000 | High |
| #21 | $57,235 | 83 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #22 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $56,690 | 76 | $22,940 | Good | $56,559 | High |
| #23 | $55,660 | 183 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $55,508 | 217 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #25 | $55,298 | 69 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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