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. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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UT Austin was ranked #26 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 Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 241 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 228 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $31,273. 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 UT Austin, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $23,612 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at UT Austin is $346 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The neurobiology program at UT Austin awarded 241 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 680 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 302 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 13 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 8 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 5 |
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