by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for neurobiology majors, Boston College came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 8 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Boston College. This makes it the #34 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #94 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston College was $602 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students earned a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Boston College. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Boston College 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 Boston College Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from Boston College in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 184 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 45 |
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