Master’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
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Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors
In 2020-2021, 449 master's degrees were awarded to neurobiology majors. 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in neurobiology. About 58.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 185 |
| Women | 264 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 217 |
| International Students | 72 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
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. The neurobiology program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 79 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Tulane. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,320 per year. The neurobiology program at Parker University awarded 29 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Georgetown. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at UCONN. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Yale. Of these students, 28% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UC Irvine. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Georgia State. Of these students, 60% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Columbia. Of these students, 46% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Brandeis. About 62% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at University of Rochester. About 54% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Hartford comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,652 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Hartford awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Ohio State. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The neurobiology program at Northwestern University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The neurobiology program at University at Buffalo awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The neurobiology program at College of Staten Island CUNY awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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. The neurobiology program at Queens College awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Temple. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Princeton. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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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 | 6,968 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,134 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,932 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,552 |
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*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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