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Neuroscience Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Neuroscience but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Neuroscience but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Neuroscience majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Neuroscience majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Neuroscience majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 81,000 |
| 5 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 31,100 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 39,400 |
| 4 | Physical Scientists, nec | 46,700 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 104,000 |
| 3 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 73,000 |
| 3 | Medical Assistants and Other Healthcare Support Occupations, nec | 18,300 |
| 2 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 45,400 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 22,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Neuroscience majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Neuroscience majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 63,000 |
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 8 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 229,000 |
| 6 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 174,000 |
| 6 | Registered Nurses | 89,500 |
| 4 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 0 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 190,000 |
| 3 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 694,000 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 252,000 |
| 3 | Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers | 3,710 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Neuroscience majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Neuroscience majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Physicians and Surgeons | 375,000 |
| 8 | Postsecondary Teachers | 118,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 31,300 |
| 4 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 175,000 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 61,700 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 185,000 |
| 2 | Dentists | 334,000 |
| 2 | Physician Assistants | 162,000 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 188,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Neuroscience majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Neuroscience majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Hospitals | 74,200 |
| 13 | Colleges and universities | 57,300 |
| 6 | Health services, n.e.c. | 72,400 |
| 6 | Research, development, and testing services | 61,800 |
| 6 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 99,300 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 104,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and secondary schools | 57,900 |
| 2 | Drugs | 104,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 111,000 |
| 1 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Neuroscience majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Neuroscience majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 367,000 |
| 15 | Colleges and universities | 120,000 |
| 15 | Hospitals | 303,000 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 47,400 |
| 4 | Health services, n.e.c. | 247,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 94,900 |
| 3 | Drugs | 263,000 |
| 3 | Research, development, and testing services | 228,000 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 130,000 |
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