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. In addition, we cover how CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with neurobiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder is $35,980. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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The neurobiology program at CU - Boulder awarded 145 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 328 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 230 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 160 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.