Doctor’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 822 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 | 11,367 |
| 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in neurobiology is $65,659. 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 $65,659 and the high is $65,659.
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 57.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 346 |
| Women | 476 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 447 |
| International Students | 116 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 77 |
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 $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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in neurobiology at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 65,659.
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 $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. About 46% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,659.
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 $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from WUSTL. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that WUSTL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,659.
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 $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Stanford. Of these students, 54% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in neurobiology at Stanford University make a median salary of 65,659.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UCLA. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. University of California - Los Angeles neurobiology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,659.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UCSD. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. University of California - San Diego neurobiology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,659.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Columbia. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,659.
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, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UAB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,659.
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 $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Harvard. Of these students, 73% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in neurobiology at Harvard University make a median salary of 65,659.
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 $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UPenn. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in neurobiology at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 65,659.
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 $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Vanderbilt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,659.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UC Irvine. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of California - Irvine neurobiology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,659.
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 $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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Boston U. Those who complete their doctor's degree in neurobiology at Boston University make a median salary of 65,659.
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. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - San Francisco neurobiology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,659.
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 $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Duke. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,659.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UW Seattle. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus neurobiology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,659.
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 $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from OHSU. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in neurobiology at Oregon Health & Science University make a median salary of 65,659.
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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from U-M. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in neurobiology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 65,659.
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 $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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Pitt. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,659.
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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Georgetown. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,659.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to neurobiology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 1,911 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1,118 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 950 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 812 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 658 |
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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