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 UCLA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for neurobiology majors, UCLA came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,779 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 UCLA, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $17,149 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 UCLA is $470 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
Of the 174 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from UCLA in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 532 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 269 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 260 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 240 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 139 |
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