Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences is offered at 343 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.1% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,819 students earned theirNeurobiology & Neurosciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Neurobiology & Neurosciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,287 |
| Master’s Degree | 654 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 864 |
Earnings of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences of $54,347 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,154 |
| 4 years | $54,347 |
| 5 years | $68,598 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Neurobiology & Neurosciences students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. About 57.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 369 |
| Women | 494 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 49.8% |
| Asian | 89 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 33 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 139 | 16.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Neurobiology & Neurosciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 380 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Neurobiology & Neurosciences students seeking a doctor's degree is University of California-Davis. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 312 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 285 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 242 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 225 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 212 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 186 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 179 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 172 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 161 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Notre Dame comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 148 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 146 doctor's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 11,557 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 780 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 299 |
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 183 |
| Neuroanatomy | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Neurobiology & Neurosciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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