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Bachelor’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences

10,308 Yearly Graduations
$28,675 Median Salary
$22,750 Median Debt
There are 272 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in neurobiology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% of neurobiology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors

In 2020-2021, 10,308 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 10,308
Doctor’s Degree 696
Master’s Degree 449
Graduate Certificate 96
Basic Certificate 36
Undergraduate Certificate 29
Associate Degree 1

Earnings of Neurobiology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in neurobiology is $28,675. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,194 and the high is $33,641.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in neurobiology is $22,750. 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, $26,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $18,983.

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The median monthly payment of a neurobiology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $441.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in neurobiology. About 69.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,145
Women 7,163
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The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 2,153
Black or African American 617
Hispanic or Latino 1,252
White 5,100
International Students 430
Other Races/Ethnicities 756
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There are 272 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
518 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The neurobiology program at University of California - Davis awarded 518 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
258 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 258 bachelor's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Binghamton University. Of these students, 66% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
249 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 249 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

241 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The neurobiology program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 241 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
234 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 234 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

214 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 214 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UT Dallas. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
213 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The neurobiology program at Virginia Tech awarded 213 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

209 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 209 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Ohio State. About 64% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

198 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 198 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#10

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
188 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 188 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
186 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The neurobiology program at University of California - San Diego awarded 186 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
174 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 174 bachelor's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at UCLA. About 68% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
152 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The neurobiology program at Emory University awarded 152 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
143 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Johns Hopkins. About 57% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
140 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Loyola Chicago. About 73% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
137 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Northeastern. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#16

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
137 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The neurobiology program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 137 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#18

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
135 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 bachelor's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Boston U. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#19

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
132 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The neurobiology program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 132 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
132 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 132 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to neurobiology that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Biology 89,056
Biochemistry & Biophysics 12,552
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 6,139
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 4,623
Ecology & Systematics Biology 3,965

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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