by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The neurobiology major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Neurobiology & Neurosciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,387 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,687 for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of neurobiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Amherst neurobiology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 31 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.