Compare 41 Neuroscience. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $46,169.
The highest-earning Neuroscience program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $40K earnings gap across 41 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Northeast programs range from $44,863 to $85,126—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Pennsylvania's Neuroscience program leads with graduates earning $85,126, nearly double the $46,169 average across all programs. But Lehigh University ($69,452) and King's College ($68,667) prove that strong outcomes aren't limited to Ivy League institutions—both outperform the regional average by substantial margins.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Pennsylvania graduates borrow $15,715 and face just a 3.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. King's College achieves an 8.0% student burden with accessible 93% admissions, proving that top programs can combine strong outcomes with manageable debt.
| 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 | Lehigh UniversityPrivate | $69,452 | 28 | $21,960 | Excellent | $42,245 | Challenging |
| #3 | King's CollegePrivate | $68,667 | 15 | $27,000 | Good | $35,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | New York UniversityPrivate | $65,392 | 57 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #5 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $62,035 | 231 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #6 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $62,006 | 33 | $16,000 | Excellent | $59,000 | High |
| #7 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $61,736 | 36 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #8 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $60,312 | 62 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #9 | $60,240 | 75 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $59,073 | 118 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #11 | $58,871 | 37 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | High | |
| #12 | Union CollegePrivate | $57,779 | 31 | $25,337 | Good | $57,000 | High |
| #13 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $54,972 | 126 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #14 | $52,713 | 22 | $26,000 | Good | $58,410 | High | |
| #15 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $50,879 | 43 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | High |
| #16 | $48,125 | 23 | $14,768 | Excellent | $42,501 | High | |
| #17 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $47,985 | 17 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High |
| #18 | Middlebury CollegePrivate | $46,749 | 36 | $13,857 | Excellent | $27,380 | High |
| #19 | Temple UniversityPublic | $46,517 | 96 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #20 | Allegheny CollegePrivate | $44,863 | 23 | $27,000 | Manageable | $30,598 | High |
| #21 | Trinity CollegePrivate | $44,823 | 43 | $23,000 | Manageable | $60,796 | High |
| #22 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $44,747 | 18 | $25,000 | Manageable | $58,576 | High |
| #23 | $42,087 | 193 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High | |
| #24 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $41,565 | 76 | $14,000 | Good | $28,000 | High |
| #25 | University Of VermontPublic | $40,568 | 54 | $20,951 | Manageable | $48,000 | High |
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