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. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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USC was ranked #20 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 #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from USC. This makes it the #34 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #25 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 USC is $38,063. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at USC is $640 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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Of the 121 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from USC in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 77 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 71 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 70 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 56 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.