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Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 51 students earned their Neurobiology degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Neurobiology & Neurosciences is the 130th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors in Illinois

Neurobiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a neurobiology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of neurobiology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 51.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.5%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Grads in Illinois

8,580 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to neurobiology.

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Wages for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a neurobiology grad in the state is $84,180, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer neurobiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 70% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $52,854 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Rush University

Chicago
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,683 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers neurobiology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to neurobiology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 441
Ecology & Systematics Biology 146
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 100
Other Biological Sciences 95
Biotechnology 94
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 74
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Microbiology Science & Immunology 45

View all majors related to Neurobiology & Neurosciences

View Nationwide Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

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