Neurobiology & Neurosciences Basic Certificates
There are 343 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,819 students earned theirNeurobiology & Neurosciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Neurobiology & Neurosciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,287 |
| Master’s Degree | 654 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 864 |
Earnings of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences of $54,347 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,154 |
| 4 years | $54,347 |
| 5 years | $68,598 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Neurobiology & Neurosciences students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. About 75.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 62.6% |
| Asian | 17 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Neurobiology & Neurosciences Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 380 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Davis tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 312 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 285 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 222 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 186 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 179 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 166 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 161 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 160 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 159 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 148 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 146 basic certificates in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 11,557 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 780 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 299 |
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 183 |
| Neuroanatomy | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Neurobiology & Neurosciences that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.