Doctor’s Degrees in Neurosciences
Education Levels of Neurosciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 735 people earned their doctor's degree in neurosciences. This makes it the 45th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in neurosciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 735 |
| Master’s Degree | 471 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
Earnings of Neurosciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for neurosciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for neurosciences majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in neurosciences. About 58.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 309 |
| Women | 426 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of neurosciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 408 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 70 |
Most Popular Neurosciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 121 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in neurosciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for neurosciences students seekinga doctor'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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Northwestern. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for neurosciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Johns Hopkins. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington University in St Louis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurosciences. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from WUSTL. Of these students, 65% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Stanford. About 54% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurosciences. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from UCLA. Of these students, 53% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurosciences. Each year, around 39,500 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from UCSD. Of these students, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurosciences. 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 doctor's degree in neurosciences from Columbia. Of these students, 40% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurosciences. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from UPenn. Of these students, 64% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Boston U.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurosciences. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Vanderbilt. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Francisco. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from UCSF. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Duke University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurosciences. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Duke. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in neurosciences. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from UW Seattle. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Georgetown University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurosciences. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Georgetown. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from U-M. About 64% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Weill Cornell Medical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurosciences. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Weill Cornell Medical College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from NYU. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in neurosciences. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from Ohio State. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon Health & Science University. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from OHSU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for neurosciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in neurosciences from UC Davis. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to neurosciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Anatomy | 62 |
| Neurobiology & Behavior | 19 |
| Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
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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