Doctor’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
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Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 814 people earned their doctor's degree in neurobiology. This earns it the #41 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in neurobiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,146 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 814 |
| Master’s Degree | 492 |
| Basic Certificate | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 40 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Neurobiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for neurobiology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in neurobiology. About 53.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 376 |
| Women | 438 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 428 |
| International Students | 123 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 61 |
Most Popular Neurobiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 126 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in neurobiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for neurobiology students seekinga doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Johns Hopkins. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. Of these students, 59% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from WUSTL. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Stanford. About 43% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UCLA. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UCSD. Of these students, 62% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Columbia. Of these students, 54% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UAB. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Harvard. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UPenn. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Vanderbilt. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
University of California - Irvine is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UC Irvine. About 60% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Boston U. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Francisco. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UCSF. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Duke University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Duke. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UW Seattle.
The 17th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon Health & Science University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from OHSU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from U-M. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Pitt. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Georgetown. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Neurobiology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 722 | |
| 74 | |
| 11 | |
| 7 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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