Doctor’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
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Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors
In 2020-2021, 696 doctor's degrees were awarded to neurobiology majors. This makes it the 41st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in neurobiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 696 |
| Master’s Degree | 449 |
| Graduate Certificate | 96 |
Earnings of Neurobiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for neurobiology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for neurobiology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in neurobiology. About 53.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 321 |
| Women | 375 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 397 |
| International Students | 104 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
Most Popular Neurobiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 126 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in neurobiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The neurobiology program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for neurobiology students seekinga doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Northwestern. About 53% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from WUSTL. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Stanford. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The neurobiology program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The neurobiology program at University of California - San Diego awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Columbia. About 62% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UAB. Of these students, 85% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Harvard. About 58% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at UPenn. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. The neurobiology program at Vanderbilt University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The neurobiology program at University of California - Irvine awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Boston University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Boston U.
University of California - San Francisco is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from UCSF. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Duke. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,222 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at OHSU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Pitt. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurobiology from Georgetown. Of these students, 44% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to neurobiology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| General Biology | 1,568 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 909 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 763 |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 592 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 550 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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