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Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Pennsylvania

66 students earned Neurobiology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Neurobiology & Neurosciences is the 111th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Neurobiology & Neurosciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47
Master’s Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 16,360 people in the state and 274,990 people in the nation working in neurobiology jobs.

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Wages for Neurobiology & Neurosciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a neurobiology grad in the state is $94,510, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer neurobiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046.

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

A typical student attending Bloomsburg will pay a net price of $20,639. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $35,963.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,569.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers neurobiology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biology 467
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 135
Ecology & Systematics Biology 134
Microbiology Science & Immunology 92
Other Biological Sciences 92
Biotechnology 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 68
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 62

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