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. We've also included details on how Oberlin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oberlin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,593 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,687 for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Oberlin paid an average of $2,656 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,700 | $63,700 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,942 | $18,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Oberlin. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Oberlin 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 Oberlin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Oberlin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 78 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.