Facts & Statistics

The Neuroscience program's faculty, staff, and current students are ready to help the next set of world problem solvers in medicine and science. In the 2019–20 academic year we enrolled 172 undergraduate students. Our small classes mean you make personal connections to faculty, plus they give you many opportunities to stand out.

Our students have a unique advantage to have an impact in this field because of our strong partnerships with the School of Medicine, as well as organizations in central Indiana that are aligned with the life and health sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.

Having a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience will prepare you for a career in the public or private sector. You will be well prepared for positions such as research technicians in hospitals, universities, biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies. You’ll also be ready for work in private research foundations, government labs, and regulatory agencies.

Our grads have gone on to work for the Stark Research Neurosciences Institute, Eli Lilly, Covance, and other top companies.

Those graduating with a degree in neuroscience can expect to make a starting salary of $57,000 according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Having a neuroscience degree prepares you for advanced study in schools of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, public health and much more. Majoring in integrative neuroscience also gives you a good background for master’s or Ph.D. programs in variety of disciplines including neuroscience, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and many others.

We have graduates who have been accepted into programs at several universities including the IU School of Medicine, IU McKinney School of Law, Notre Dame Statistics Program, and the University of Louisville MD/Ph.D. program.