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 Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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Pitt was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for neurobiology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 198 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from Pitt. This makes it the #46 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,775 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,687 for all neurobiology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at Pitt is $657 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Of the 189 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in neurobiology from Pitt in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Of the 2 neurobiology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 341 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 86 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 83 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 82 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 40 |
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