by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in neurobiology & neurosciences at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Doctoral level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU as a strong choice for neurobiology & neurosciences, coming in at #55 out of 193 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 55 of 193 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 14 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 27 |
Here is each degree level granted in neurobiology & neurosciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 131 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 11 doctoral degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering neurobiology & neurosciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of neurobiology & neurosciences doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of neurobiology & neurosciences doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BU granted 11 doctoral degrees in neuroscience in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (36%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 131 |