Here, 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 Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for neurobiology. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 223 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. This makes it the #14 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2021, making the school the #1 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 Northwestern is $19,214. This is less than $28,675, which is the national median of all neurobiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $16,948 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 Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 27 |
Black or African American | 8 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 33 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
Other Races | 15 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in neurobiology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 0 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Biology | 127 |
Biotechnology | 35 |
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 23 |
Botany/Plant Biology | 13 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 9 |
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