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. In addition, we cover how Dartmouth ranks in comparison to other schools with neurobiology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for neurobiology majors, Dartmouth came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dartmouth College handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Dartmouth. This makes it the #46 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2021, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,949 a year. This is higher than $28,675, which is the national median for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Dartmouth, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $18,061 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 Dartmouth College.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in neurobiology from Dartmouth in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dartmouth College with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from Dartmouth in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dartmouth College with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 87 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 11 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Genetics | 2 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
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