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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,030 a year. This is higher than $31,687, which is the national median for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 neurobiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK 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 Kentucky with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 211 |
| Biotechnology | 39 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.