by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Wellesley ranks in comparison to other schools with neurobiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wellesley was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wellesley is $25,373. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,675 for all neurobiology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wellesley, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $8,300 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,750.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Wellesley College.
All of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in neurobiology from Wellesley in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 38 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
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