by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanderbilt University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for neurobiology & neurosciences, coming in at #25 out of 185 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 25 of 185 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 5 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 32 |
Here is each degree level granted in neurobiology & neurosciences at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 98 bachelor’s degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for neurobiology & neurosciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,554 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, neurobiology & neurosciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,796 in student loans. This is above $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of neurobiology & neurosciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of neurobiology & neurosciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Vanderbilt University conferred 98 bachelor’s degrees in neuroscience in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 14 |
