by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Brandeis ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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Brandeis was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for neurobiology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Brandeis. This makes it the #9 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2021, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,809 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,675 for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brandeis, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $26,499 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Brandeis University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Brandeis. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in neurobiology from Brandeis. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Brandeis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 135 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 40 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 18 |
| Biotechnology | 11 |
| Genetics | 9 |
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