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. In addition, we cover how Brown 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, Brown came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Brown. This makes it the #24 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2021, making the school the #25 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 Brown is $40,809. This is higher than $28,675, which is the national median for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brown, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $9,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,750.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Brown University.
Of the 53 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from Brown in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from Brown in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 118 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 33 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 30 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 20 |
| Biotechnology | 15 |
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