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 Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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Vanderbilt is in the top 10% of the country for neurobiology. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 223 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt is $21,492. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,675 for all neurobiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $15,796 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 Vanderbilt University.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of neurobiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 73 |
| General Biology | 46 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 16 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 16 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 14 |
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