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. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #25 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 #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 94% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $14,825 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The neurobiology program at UNC Chapel Hill awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 614 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 95 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 36 |
| Genetics | 17 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 9 |
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