Master’s Degrees in Neurosciences
Education Levels of Neurosciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 471 people earned their master's degree in neurosciences. This earns it the #264 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 neurosciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,290 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 735 |
| Master’s Degree | 471 |
| Basic Certificate | 89 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 27 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Neurosciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for neurosciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for neurosciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in neurosciences. About 63.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 173 |
| Women | 298 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurosciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 242 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Neurosciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 101 colleges that offer a master’s degree in neurosciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for neurosciences students seekinga master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. 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 neurosciences from UT Dallas. Of these students, 71% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 neurosciences from Tulane. About 68% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Parker University. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 neurosciences from Parker University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Georgetown University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurosciences. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. 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 neurosciences from Georgetown. Of these students, 68% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 neurosciences from Yale. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 neurosciences from Georgia State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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 neurosciences from Columbia. About 47% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandeis University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. 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 neurosciences from Brandeis. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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 neurosciences from Ohio State. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in neurosciences from University of Rochester. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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 neurosciences from U-M. Of these students, 100% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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 neurosciences from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 67% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Staten Island CUNY is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurosciences. Each year, around 12,700 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, 10 people received their master's degree in neurosciences from CSI. Of these students, 67% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Temple University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 neurosciences from Temple. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 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, 8 people received their master's degree in neurosciences from QC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
New York University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in neurosciences from NYU. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurosciences. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. 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 neurosciences from Princeton. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Morehouse School of Medicine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in neurosciences from MSM. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in neurosciences from ASU - Tempe. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to neurosciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Anatomy | 28 |
| Neurobiology & Behavior | 13 |
| Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |
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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