Master’s Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
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Education Levels of Neurobiology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 449 students 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 | 696 |
| Master’s Degree | 449 |
| Graduate Certificate | 96 |
Earnings of Neurobiology Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for neurobiology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
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 58.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 185 |
| Women | 264 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurobiology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 217 |
| International Students | 72 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UT Dallas. About 70% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The neurobiology program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,320 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Parker University. Of these students, 28% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The neurobiology program at Georgetown University awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Connecticut awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Yale. About 28% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at UC Irvine. Of these students, 67% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The neurobiology program at Georgia State University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The neurobiology program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Brandeis. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. The neurobiology program at University of Rochester awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hartford. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,652 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from UHart. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The neurobiology program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from University at Buffalo. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from CSI. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurobiology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from U-M. Of these students, 60% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in neurobiology from QC. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The neurobiology program at Temple University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to neurobiology majors at Princeton. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% 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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 6,968 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 2,134 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1,932 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1,686 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 1,552 |
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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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