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Neurosciences at Columbia University in the City of New York

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurosciences.

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Neurosciences Degrees Available at Columbia

• Bachelor’s Degree in Neurosciences
• Graduate Certificates in Neurosciences
• Master’s Degree in Neurosciences
• Doctorate Degree in Neurosciences

Columbia Neurosciences Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for neurosciences majors, Columbia came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (With Aid)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $48-$75k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (With Aid)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Neurosciences Graduate Certificate Schools	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (With Aid)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Neurosciences Master’s Degree Schools	2
Best Neurosciences Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans	2
Best Value Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Colleges for Neurosciences (With Aid)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $0-$30k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Value Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $30-$48k)	4
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Neurosciences Graduates	4
Best Neurosciences Graduate Degree Schools	4
Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Neurosciences	4
Best Neurosciences Schools	5
Highest Paid Neurosciences Graduates	6
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Neurosciences Graduates	6
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Neurosciences Graduates	6
Best Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools	7
Best Neurosciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income Over $110k)	31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences	45
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income Over $110k)	46
Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	47
Best Neurosciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	48
Best Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income Over $110k)	59
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences	65
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Neurosciences	73
Best Neurosciences Colleges for Veterans	75
Best Value Colleges for Neurosciences (Income Over $110k)	79
Best Value Colleges for Neurosciences	174
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences	175

Popularity of Neurosciences at Columbia

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in neurosciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in neurosciences from Columbia. This makes it the #7 most popular school for neurosciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in neurosciences in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Neurosciences Student Diversity at Columbia

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurosciences majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Columbia Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 40% of neurosciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in neurosciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	30
Black or African American	10
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	29
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	7

Columbia Neurosciences Master’s Program

Of the 13 neurosciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Columbia, about 54% were men and 46% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in neurosciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	2

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nandaro under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.