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 Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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Vanderbilt is in the top 10% of the country for neurobiology. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 181 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt is $25,830. This is less than $31,687, which is the national median of all neurobiology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 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 | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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Of the 103 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology & Neurosciences from Vanderbilt in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 86 |
| General Biology | 41 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 16 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 15 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.