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, and more. We've also included details on how WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for neurobiology. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 223 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WUSTL, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $14,000 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 Washington University in St Louis.
Of the 55 neurobiology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WUSTL, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for 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 Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 137 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 36 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 32 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 15 |
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