Neurosciences at Washington University in St Louis
If you are interested in studying Neurosciences, take a look at what Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 81 neurosciences degrees were awarded at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington University in St Louis
Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Neurosciences graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Neurosciences graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 56% women (45) and 44% men (36).
Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 64 bachelor’s neurosciences degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 55% were women (35) and 45% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 33 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, higher than the national average of 46%.*
Neurosciences Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 17 doctoral neurosciences graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, above the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Neurosciences Graduates
Graduates of the Neurosciences program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Neurosciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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
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