Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at Boston College was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston College handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 126% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Boston College. This makes it the #34 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2021, making the school the #94 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston College, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,750.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Boston College.
Of the 70 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from Boston College in 2020-2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 14 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 34 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 5 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from Boston College in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in neurobiology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Biology | 239 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 41 |
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