Master’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 513 people earned their master's degree in neurobiology. This earns it the #158 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in neurobiology is $31,546. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,546 to a high of $31,546.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in neurobiology. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 187 |
| Women | 326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 260 |
| International Students | 76 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Neurobiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 106 colleges that offer a master’s degree in neurobiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for neurobiology students seekinga master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 79 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UT Dallas. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. The University of Texas at Dallas neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Tulane. Of these students, 68% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Parker University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Parker University. About 48% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at Parker University make a median salary of 31,546.
Georgetown University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 19 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Georgetown. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Georgetown University neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
The 5th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UCONN. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
Yale University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Yale. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 15 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UC Irvine. Of these students, 65% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Irvine neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
Georgia State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Georgia State. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
The 9th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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 master's degree in neurobiology from Columbia. Of these students, 47% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
Brandeis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Brandeis. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that Brandeis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
University of Rochester comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from University of Rochester. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at University of Rochester make a median salary of 31,546.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Ohio State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
Northwestern University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
University at Buffalo is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 32,300 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, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from University at Buffalo. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University at Buffalo neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
College of Staten Island CUNY is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from CSI. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. College of Staten Island CUNY neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from U-M. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 31,546.
Queens College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from QC. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Queens College neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
Temple University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Temple. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at Temple University make a median salary of 31,546.
Princeton University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Princeton. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at Princeton University make a median salary of 31,546.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to neurobiology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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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