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 UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from UNR. This makes it the #34 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $30,991. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,687 for all neurobiology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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The neurobiology program at UNR awarded 90 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
The neurobiology program at UNR awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 178 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 48 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 36 |
| Biotechnology | 25 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.