Bachelor’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,367 people earned their bachelor's degree in neurobiology. This makes it the 50th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in neurobiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,367 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 822 |
| Master’s Degree | 513 |
| Basic Certificate | 89 |
| Graduate Certificate | 80 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 27 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Neurobiology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in neurobiology is $31,687. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,908 to a high of $37,612.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in neurobiology is $38,750. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $50,535 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,051.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $461.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in neurobiology. About 71.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,286 |
| Women | 8,081 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,588 |
| Black or African American | 659 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,386 |
| White | 5,396 |
| International Students | 493 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 845 |
Most Popular Neurobiology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 272 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Davis tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for neurobiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 518 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UC Davis. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
Binghamton University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Binghamton University. Of these students, 73% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Binghamton University neurobiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,687.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UW - Madison. About 68% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
The 4th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UT Austin. Of these students, 66% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
The 5th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Michigan State. Of these students, 68% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in neurobiology at Michigan State University make a median salary of 31,687.
The 6th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UT Dallas. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that UT Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
Virginia Tech is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 83% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
The 8th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Ohio State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus neurobiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,687.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Pitt. Of these students, 63% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in neurobiology at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 31,687.
The 10th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from U-M. Of these students, 66% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor neurobiology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,687.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UCSD. Of these students, 63% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
The 12th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UCLA. Of these students, 68% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in neurobiology at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 31,687.
The 13th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Emory. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that Emory graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
Johns Hopkins University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 63% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in neurobiology at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 31,687.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 77% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in neurobiology at Loyola University Chicago make a median salary of 31,687.
Northeastern University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Northeastern. Of these students, 81% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in neurobiology at Northeastern University make a median salary of 31,687.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Tulane. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in neurobiology at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 31,687.
Boston University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Boston U. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from IU Bloomington. About 74% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,687.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from CU - Boulder. About 67% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in neurobiology at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 31,687.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to neurobiology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 85,460 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12,092 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7,365 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4,605 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 4,476 |
References
*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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