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. In addition, we cover how UPenn ranks in comparison to other schools with neurobiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UPenn was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPenn is $39,880. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UPenn, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $61,790 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $38,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of neurobiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in neurobiology from UPenn. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 169 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 71 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 59 |
| Biotechnology | 33 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.