Neurobiology & Neurosciences at Amherst College
If you are interested in studying Neurobiology & Neurosciences, consider the program at Amherst College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amherst College is located in Amherst, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were granted at Amherst College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amherst College
Amherst College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings at Amherst College
Use these rankings to compare Amherst College’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #19 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #99 of 191 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at Amherst College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at Amherst College are 52% women (13) and 48% men (12).
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at Amherst College
Of the 25 bachelor’s neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at Amherst College, 52% were women (13) and 48% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 52% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Amherst College, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Neurobiology & Neurosciences Concentrations at Amherst College
This Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at Amherst College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurosciences | 25 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates
Graduates of the Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at Amherst College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.