by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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Ohio State was ranked #29 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 #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 209 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Ohio State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $27,176. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,675 for all neurobiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $22,286 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at Ohio State is $203 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
The neurobiology program at Ohio State awarded 209 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from Ohio State in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 495 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 122 |
| Zoology | 104 |
| Genetics | 68 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 51 |
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