Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Bachelor's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA

CIP 26.15

$32,081Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,799Median earnings 4 years after
$69,515Median earnings 5 years after
$19,000Median federal debt
177Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Neurobiology and Neurosciences at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $32,081 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,451 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,736–$88,598). Median debt is $19,000, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pomona College
Claremont
$39,967—
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$38,063$14,000
University of San Diego
San Diego
$33,641$25,000
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$30,501$16,674
University of California-Davis
Davis
$29,765$12,917
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
$25,034$19,000
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$21,818$18,500
University of California-Riverside
Riverside
$19,286$19,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates from University of California-San Diego make?

The median salary is $32,081 one year after graduation and $69,515 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.