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 NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with neurobiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NYU was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from NYU. This makes it the #20 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,506 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,687 for all neurobiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NYU, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $96,495 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $38,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NYU paid an average of $1,844 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 | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about NYU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from NYU. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of neurobiology master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 489 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 67 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 56 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 55 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.