Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Types of Degrees Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many other neurobiology & neurosciences graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 267 |
Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Master’s Degree | 1 |
What Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, other neurobiology & neurosciences majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.
Knowledge Areas for Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors
Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Skills for Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors
other neurobiology & neurosciences majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Abilities for Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors
Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
What Can You Do With a Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Major?
People with a other neurobiology & neurosciences degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Biological Science Professors | 15.1% | $82,550 |
Clinical Research Coordinators | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 13.4% | $84,810 |
Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 8.0% | $79,590 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 9.9% | $123,860 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other neurobiology & neurosciences majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 100 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
White | 83 |
International Students | 22 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences, too. About 8.2% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Some careers associated with other neurobiology & neurosciences require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
Find out what the typical degree level is for other neurobiology & neurosciences careers below.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Less than a High School Diploma | 0.7% |
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 1.7% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 1.7% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 2.4% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 25.2% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 1.6% |
Master’s Degree | 14.8% |
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. | 0.0% |
Doctoral Degree | 25.7% |
Post-Doctoral Training | 26.4% |
Online Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 0 | 0 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 2 | 1 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 1 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 3 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other neurobiology & neurosciences.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Neurosciences | 11,689 |
Neurobiology & Anatomy | 751 |
Neurobiology & Behavior | 182 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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