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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with neurobiology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for neurobiology majors, Boston U came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 3 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Boston U. This makes it the #46 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $39,093. This is higher than $31,687, which is the national median for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $76,102 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $38,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at Boston U is $535 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 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 | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
Learn more about Boston U tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 students earned a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Boston U. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 209 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 170 |
| General Biology | 163 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 154 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 130 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.