Neurobiology & Neurosciences at Northwestern University
Every neurobiology and neurosciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the neurobiology program at Northwestern University stacks up to those at other schools.Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and has a total student population of 22,603. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students received their master's degree in neurobiology.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Neurobiology & Neurosciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Northwestern Neurobiology & Neurosciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Neurobiology
- Doctorate Degree in Neurobiology
Northwestern Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings
There were 17 students who received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Neurobiology Student Demographics at Northwestern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Northwestern University.
Northwestern Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master’s Program
In the neurobiology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 21% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in neurobiology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
- Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
- Botany/Plant Biology
- General Biology
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Biotechnology
Careers That Neurobiology Grads May Go Into
A degree in neurobiology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Northwestern University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists | 3,510 | $87,660 |
| Biological Science Professors | 2,530 | $78,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,950 | $118,480 |
| Biological Scientists | 590 | $84,180 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Madcoverboy at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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