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. Also, learn how Brandeis ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at Brandeis was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Brandeis. This makes it the #9 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #36 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 Brandeis is $32,397. This is higher than $31,687, which is the national median for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of neurobiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Brandeis 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 Brandeis Online Learning page.
Of the 14 neurobiology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Brandeis, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Brandeis 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 Brandeis University with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Brandeis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 154 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Genetics | 10 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.