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Neurosciences in California

Neurosciences Schools in California

715 students earned Neurosciences degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Neurosciences major is the 116th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Neurosciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 594
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 97
Master’s Degree 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 28.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 31.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Neurosciences Grads in California

23,240 people in the state and 154,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to neurosciences.

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Wages for Neurosciences Jobs in California

Neurosciences grads earn an average of $128,370 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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

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

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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129 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,306.

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

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,725. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 74% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at SCU will pay a net price of $44,133.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $15,069. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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Pomona College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,084. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time.

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Neurosciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers neurosciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Neurobiology & Anatomy 727
Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences 59
Neurobiology & Behavior 19

View all majors related to Neurosciences

View Nationwide Neurosciences Report

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