by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how The American University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in neurobiology from The American University in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its neurobiology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from The American University in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 29 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.