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. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for neurobiology majors, UCSD came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 179 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from UCSD. This makes it the #24 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,081 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $40,389 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $38,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at UCSD is $349 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 179 students earned a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UCSD. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UCSD neurobiology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in neurobiology from UCSD. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 769 |
| General Biology | 518 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 211 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 133 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 96 |
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