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 Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $29,081. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,687 for all neurobiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $39,652 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $38,750 for all neurobiology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the neurobiology program at Virginia Tech is $375 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of neurobiology bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 278 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 106 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 41 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 24 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.