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 #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder is $31,463. This is higher than $28,675, which is the national median for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $21,900 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,750.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
Of the 132 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in neurobiology from CU - Boulder in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into 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 | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 386 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 238 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 149 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 91 |
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