by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU as a strong choice for neurobiology & neurosciences, coming in at #46 out of 185 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 46 of 185 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 13 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 26 |
Here is each degree level granted in neurobiology & neurosciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 131 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 131 bachelor’s degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for neurobiology & neurosciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $54,972 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, neurobiology & neurosciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of neurobiology & neurosciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of neurobiology & neurosciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 12 |
BU conferred 131 bachelor’s completions in neuroscience in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (35%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11 |
