Career Outcomes

Your Success Story Is Waiting… Students who study neuroscience are poised to succeed in a wide variety of careers. From medicine, to education, to research, to law, the options available are limitless.

Neuroscience Career Pathways

Neuroscience majors can explore many jobs and professions, including in the field of medicine.

Some careers paths of neuroscience majors include:

• Scientist
• Physician
• Nurse
• Veterinarian
• Lawyer
• Scientific or medical writer
• Professor or health educator
• Pharmacy technician
• Public affairs or government

Explore neuroscience careers through this resource from the Society for Neuroscience.

Alumni Stories

Mabel Cummins, BA’23

Mabel Cummins, 2022-23 NTCA/NCAA Player of the Year and captain of the Vanderbilt Bowling team, led her team to a national championship win. After receiving her undergraduate degree in neuroscience, Cummins is now pursuing her master’s degree in biomedical sciences and plans to apply to medical school. Read about her experience.