Compare 11 Neuroscience. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $44,070.
With top graduates earning $59,073, Neuroscience stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $15K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Northeastern University's Neuroscience program leads with graduates earning $59,073, well above the $44,070 average across 11 Massachusetts programs. Boston University follows at $54,972, while Wheaton College delivers $52,713 with a 71% acceptance rate—demonstrating that strong outcomes don't require ultra-selective admissions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. MIT graduates borrow $14,768 and face just a 7.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Meanwhile, Northeastern leads family affordability with a 24.2% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $59,073
Strong outcomes ($52,713) with 71% acceptance
7.9% payment burden | Excellent
24.2% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $59,073 | 118 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #2 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $54,972 | 126 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #3 | $52,713 | 22 | $26,000 | Good | $58,410 | High | |
| #4 | $48,125 | 23 | $14,768 | Excellent | $42,501 | High | |
| #5 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $44,747 | 18 | $25,000 | Manageable | $58,576 | High |
| #6 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $41,565 | 76 | $14,000 | Good | $28,000 | High |
| #7 | Emmanuel CollegePrivate | $39,729 | 20 | $27,000 | Challenging | $41,546 | High |
| #8 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $38,387 | 26 | $13,740 | Good | $47,598 | High |
| #9 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $38,289 | 27 | $10,000 | Good | $38,825 | High |
| #10 | Smith CollegePrivate | $34,603 | 32 | $17,550 | Challenging | $30,366 | High |
| #11 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $32,569 | 41 | $25,648 | High | $35,451 | High |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
