Neurobiology & Neurosciences at Swarthmore College
If you plan to study Neurobiology & Neurosciences, consider the program at Swarthmore College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Swarthmore College is in Swarthmore, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were granted at Swarthmore College.
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Studying Online at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings at Swarthmore College
Rankings can help you compare Swarthmore College’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 21 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 191 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at Swarthmore College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at Swarthmore College are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at Swarthmore College
Among the 15 bachelor’s neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at Swarthmore College, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Swarthmore College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Swarthmore College, higher than 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 Swarthmore College
The Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at Swarthmore College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurosciences | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates
Students who finish Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at Swarthmore College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.