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Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in California

1,537 students earned Neurobiology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Neurobiology & Neurosciences is the 70th most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors in California

Neurobiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,408
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 102
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 102
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 102
Master’s Degree 27

Gender Distribution

In California, a neurobiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of neurobiology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 32.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 30.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Grads in California

There are 49,320 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in neurobiology jobs.

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Wages for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Jobs in California

In this state, neurobiology grads earn an average of $102,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer neurobiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

526 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation. 85% of the teachers are full time. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,844 a year.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,569.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, USD grads earn an average salary of $59,002.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,209. 83% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,930. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation.

#9

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,614. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#10

Pomona College

Claremont
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,475 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,630 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Pomona.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers neurobiology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to neurobiology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 14,026
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2,320
Biochemistry & Biophysics 2,064
Ecology & Systematics Biology 730
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 595
Microbiology Science & Immunology 594
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 353
Biotechnology 322

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