by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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UMN Twin Cities was ranked #30 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 Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #46 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2021, making the school the #25 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 UMN Twin Cities is $26,807. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,675 for all neurobiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $23,124 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 UMN Twin Cities is $375 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 students earned a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UMN Twin Cities. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from UMN Twin Cities in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 361 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 293 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 105 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 89 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 79 |
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