Neurobiology & Neurosciences at University of Nevada-Reno
What traits are you looking for in a school for Neurobiology & Neurosciences, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.
During the most recent reporting year, 74 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Reno’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 191 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 191 |
Earnings for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno
Those who finish University of Nevada-Reno’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 | $27,639 |
| 2 years | $26,585 |
| 3 years | $35,163 |
| 4 years | $47,147 |
| 5 years | $63,332 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from University of Nevada-Reno take home a median $47,147, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from University of Nevada-Reno stands at $21,377.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.
Program-wide, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 69% women (51) and 31% men (23).
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Of the 65 bachelor’s neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 72% were women (47) and 28% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 54% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 47%.*
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 3 master’s neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Of the 6 doctoral neurobiology & neurosciences degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 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 University of Nevada-Reno
The Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at University of Nevada-Reno breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurosciences | 74 |
Top-Paying Careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates
Students who finish Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. 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
- 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.