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 UC Santa Cruz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,034 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,687 for all neurobiology students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UC Santa Cruz. About 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 250 |
| General Biology | 184 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 138 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 58 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.