by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering neurobiology & neurosciences.
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Northwestern University is in the top 10% of the country for neurobiology & neurosciences. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 191 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 126 bachelor’s degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, neurobiology & neurosciences graduates take on a median debt of $16,948 in student loans. This is higher than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 Northwestern University were White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of neurobiology & neurosciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of neurobiology & neurosciences master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of neurobiology & neurosciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of neurobiology & neurosciences doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology & neurosciences majors at Northwestern University.
The neurobiology & neurosciences program at Northwestern University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 134 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 7 |
Northwestern University granted 134 degrees in neuroscience recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
Northwestern University conferred 7 completions in neurobiology and anatomy in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).