Neurobiology & Neurosciences at George Mason University
If you are interested in studying Neurobiology & Neurosciences, take a look at what George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
George Mason University is in Fairfax, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 75 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at George Mason University.
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Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University
Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings at George Mason University
Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 191 |
Earnings for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates from George Mason University
Students who complete George Mason University’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,574 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 3 years | $40,861 |
| 4 years | $54,487 |
| 5 years | $88,888 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $54,487, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from George Mason University comes in at $23,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at George Mason University are 77% women (58) and 23% men (17).
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 71 bachelor’s neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at George Mason University, 76% were women (54) and 24% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 47%.*
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctoral Program at George Mason University
Among the 4 doctoral neurobiology & neurosciences degrees awarded at George Mason University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Neurobiology & Neurosciences Concentrations at George Mason University
The Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurosciences | 75 |
Best-Paid Careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates
Those who complete Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.