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. We've also included details on how Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Central Michigan. This makes it the #29 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.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,220 a year. This is less than $31,687, which is the national median of all neurobiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $27,399 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 $38,750.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at Central Michigan is $262 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from Central Michigan in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from Central Michigan in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 72 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 40 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 11 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 11 |
| General Biology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.