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. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for neurobiology. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 181 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 293 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 249 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in neurobiology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #29 most popular school for neurobiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in neurobiology in 2022, making the school the #51 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 UW - Madison is $31,687. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allneurobiology bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $45,934 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $38,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 293 students earned a bachelor's degree in neurobiology from UW - Madison. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 201 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in neurobiology from UW - Madison in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison 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 Wisconsin - Madison 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 519 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 261 |
| Genetics | 145 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 93 |
| Zoology | 75 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.