Neurobiology & Neurosciences at University of California-San Diego
If you are interested in studying Neurobiology & Neurosciences, you may want to check out the program at University of California-San Diego. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 212 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University of California-San Diego.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego
Many students take online classes at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings at University of California-San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 191 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 191 |
Earnings for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Students who complete University of California-San Diego’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 | $29,415 |
| 2 years | $28,381 |
| 3 years | $41,367 |
| 4 years | $55,660 |
| 5 years | $69,515 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from University of California-San Diego report median earnings of $55,660, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from University of California-San Diego is $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at University of California-San Diego, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at University of California-San Diego are 62% women (132) and 38% men (80).
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Of the 187 bachelor’s neurobiology & neurosciences degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 60% were women (113) and 40% were men (74).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 73 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 21 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 66% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 47%.*
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego
Of the 9 master’s neurobiology & neurosciences degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego
Among the 16 doctoral neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at University of California-San Diego, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than 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 University of California-San Diego
This Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at University of California-San Diego offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurosciences | 25 |
| Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 187 |
Best-Paid Careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates
Those who complete Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at University of California-San Diego work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
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