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Neurobiology & Neurosciences at Northwestern University

Neurobiology & Neurosciences at Northwestern University

If you plan to study Neurobiology & Neurosciences, consider the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 141 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were granted at Northwestern University.

Online Class Availability at Northwestern University

Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings at Northwestern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 33
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #2 of 191
Best Value Illinois #4 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #22 of 33
Best Value Nationwide #108 of 187

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 33
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #2 of 191
Best Value Illinois #4 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #22 of 33
Best Value Nationwide #108 of 187

Earnings for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates from Northwestern University

Graduates of Northwestern 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 $19,214

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from Northwestern University is $16,948.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at Northwestern University are 67% women (94) and 33% men (47).

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University

Of the 126 bachelor’s neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at Northwestern University, 68% were women (86) and 32% were men (40).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 47
Hispanic / Latino 12
Black / African American 7
Asian 41
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors at Northwestern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 47%.*

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master’s Program at Northwestern University

Of the 8 master’s neurobiology & neurosciences degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors at Northwestern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 38%.*

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctoral Program at Northwestern University

Among the 7 doctoral neurobiology & neurosciences degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors at Northwestern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 30%.*

*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 Northwestern University

The Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at Northwestern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Neurosciences 134
Neurobiology & Anatomy 7

Highest-Paying Careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates

Those who complete Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates, 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

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