Neurobiology & Neurosciences at Vanderbilt University
If you are interested in studying Neurobiology & Neurosciences, consider the program at Vanderbilt University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Vanderbilt University is in Nashville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 112 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were granted at Vanderbilt University.
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Online Class Availability at Vanderbilt University
Many students take online classes at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s Neurobiology & Neurosciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 32 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 191 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 187 |
Earnings for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Those who finish Vanderbilt 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 | $21,492 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 4 years | $78,554 |
| 5 years | $70,739 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from Vanderbilt University report median earnings of $78,554, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates from Vanderbilt University comes in at $15,796.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at Vanderbilt University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates at Vanderbilt University are 55% women (62) and 45% men (50).
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Of the 98 bachelor’s neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at Vanderbilt University, 54% were women (53) and 46% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above the national average of 47%.*
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 14 doctoral neurobiology & neurosciences graduates at Vanderbilt University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Neurobiology & Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 21% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt University
The Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at Vanderbilt University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurosciences | 112 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Graduates
Students who finish Neurobiology & Neurosciences program at Vanderbilt University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.