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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Vanderbilt University compares to other colleges that offer neurobiology & neurosciences.
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Vanderbilt University is in the top 10% of the country for neurobiology & neurosciences. In particular, it placed #27 out of 180 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 2 |
| Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Tennessee | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 98 bachelor’s degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences.
Neurobiology & Neurosciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,554 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, neurobiology & neurosciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,796 in student loans. This is above $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of neurobiology & neurosciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of neurobiology & neurosciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of neurobiology & neurosciences doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of neurobiology & neurosciences doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in neurobiology & neurosciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the neurobiology & neurosciences majors at Vanderbilt University.
The neurobiology & neurosciences program at Vanderbilt University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 112 |
Vanderbilt University granted 112 degrees in neuroscience in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).