Master’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 513 people earned their master's degree in neurobiology. This makes it the 158th most popular master'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 | 822 |
| Master’s Degree | 513 |
| Graduate Certificate | 80 |
Earnings of Neurobiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in neurobiology is $31,546. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,546 and the high is $31,546.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for neurobiology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in neurobiology. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 187 |
| Women | 326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 260 |
| International Students | 76 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Neurobiology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 106 colleges that offer a master’s degree in neurobiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Texas at Dallas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UT Dallas. Of these students, 71% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 31,546.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Tulane. About 68% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Tulane University of Louisiana neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
Parker University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Parker University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Data shows that Parker University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
The 4th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Georgetown. Of these students, 68% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at Georgetown University make a median salary of 31,546.
University of Connecticut is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UCONN. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. University of Connecticut neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
The 5th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Yale. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yale University neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
The 7th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UC Irvine. About 65% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 31,546.
The 7th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Georgia State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Georgia State University neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
The 9th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandeis University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Brandeis. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brandeis University neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in neurobiology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Columbia. About 47% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 31,546.
The 9th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from University of Rochester. Of these students, 57% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Rochester graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Ohio State. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus neurobiology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,546.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at Northwestern University make a median salary of 31,546.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from U-M. Of these students, 100% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
College of Staten Island CUNY comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from CSI. Of these students, 67% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at College of Staten Island CUNY make a median salary of 31,546.
University at Buffalo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 67% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 31,546.
The 18th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from QC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in neurobiology at Queens College make a median salary of 31,546.
Temple University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Temple. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
Princeton University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in neurobiology. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Princeton. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Princeton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,546.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to neurobiology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| General Biology | 7,761 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 3,247 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2,075 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,995 |
| Biotechnology | 1,832 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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