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 Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for neurobiology majors, Northwestern came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,334 a year. This is higher than $31,687, which is the national median for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Northwestern. About 30% were men and 70% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 neurobiology majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 169 |
| Biotechnology | 43 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 41 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 19 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.