Neurobiology & Neurosciences at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you are interested in studying Neurobiology & Neurosciences, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 neurobiology & neurosciences graduations were recorded at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Cruz
Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Santa Cruz’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 191 |
Earnings for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Those who finish University of California-Santa Cruz’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,543 |
| 2 years | $33,459 |
| 3 years | $46,633 |
| 4 years | $48,249 |
| 5 years | $63,496 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz take home a median $48,249, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.
Program-wide, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 57% women (21) and 43% men (16).
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Of the 37 bachelor’s neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 57% were women (21) and 43% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, 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 University of California-Santa Cruz
The Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at University of California-Santa Cruz includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurosciences | 37 |
Best-Paid Careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates
Graduates of the Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. 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.