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, and more. In addition, we cover how Princeton 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, Princeton came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Princeton University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Princeton. This makes it the #20 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Princeton University.
The neurobiology program at Princeton awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in neurobiology from Princeton. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 88 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 63 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 15 |
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