Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Boston College ranks among other schools offering degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences.
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Boston College is in the top 5% of the country for neurobiology & neurosciences. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 191 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Boston College, neurobiology & neurosciences students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower than $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of neurobiology & neurosciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of neurobiology & neurosciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 11 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from Boston College were women.
The majority of neurobiology & neurosciences master’s degree graduates at Boston College were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| 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 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from Boston College were men.
The majority of neurobiology & neurosciences doctoral degree graduates at Boston College were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a doctoral in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the neurobiology & neurosciences majors at Boston College.
The neurobiology & neurosciences program at Boston College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 120 |
Boston College conferred 120 degrees in neuroscience recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).