by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
Neurobiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,138 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,687 for all neurobiology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 116 neurobiology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UT Knoxville does not offer an online option for its neurobiology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 259 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 14 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 11 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 11 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.