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Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 805 students earned their Neurobiology degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Neurobiology & Neurosciences is the 57th most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 718
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 20
Master’s Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a neurobiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of neurobiology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 16,360 people employed in jobs related to a neurobiology degree, compared to 274,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, neurobiology grads earn an average of $94,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer neurobiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,058. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. This private school has an average net price of $25,046.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,514 Total Students

57% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,775. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Dickinson College

Carlisle
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,932 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,355 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Muhlenberg College

Allentown
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,067 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $29,936. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $79,832 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#9

Allegheny College

Meadville
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,667 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,274.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,562 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Susquehanna. 95% of students get financical aid. An average student at Susquehanna will pay a net price of $25,396.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers neurobiology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 4,681
Biochemistry & Biophysics 791
Other Biological Sciences 529
Ecology & Systematics Biology 212
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 184
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 178
Microbiology Science & Immunology 147
Biotechnology 115

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