Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master’s Degrees
There are 343 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.5% of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 12,819 degrees were awarded toNeurobiology & 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 (this page) | 654 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 864 |
Earnings of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences of $54,347 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 65.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 162 |
| Women | 310 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 63 | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 59 | 12.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Neurobiology & Neurosciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 380 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Davis tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 312 master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 295 master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 292 master'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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 285 master'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.
Binghamton University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 225 master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master'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 California-San Diego comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 212 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 197 master'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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master'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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 179 master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master'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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master'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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to 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 master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This school awarded 159 master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master'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.
Brigham Young University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences here go on to 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 master’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
