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, and more. We've also included details on how Lafayette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at Lafayette was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lafayette paid an average of $613 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 | $61,482 | $61,482 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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Of the 46 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from Lafayette in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 48 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.