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 #28 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 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 198 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #17 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 Pitt is $23,063. This is less than $28,675, which is the national median of all neurobiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at Pitt is $657 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Of the 198 neurobiology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Pitt, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
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 | 57 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 12 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from Pitt in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 331 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 71 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 61 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 57 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 54 |
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