We'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 UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from UIC. This makes it the #46 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #51 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 UIC is $26,074. This is less than $31,687, which is the national median of all neurobiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $12,656 $28,345 Fees $3,160 $3,160 Books and Supplies $1,400 $1,400 On Campus Room and Board $14,600 $14,600 On Campus Other Expenses $6,026 $6,026
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Of the 103 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from UIC in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in neurobiology.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UIC neurobiology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 438 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 66 |
| Biotechnology | 21 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 7 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.