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About Neurobiology and Anatomy

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system in vertebrates and invertebrates. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular studies of neuronal and glial cells and circuits, neural transmitters and receptors, neuronal signaling processes, membrane and synapse structure and communication, autonomic function, nervous system circuitry and mapping, and anatomical and functional basis of central nervous system diseases and disorders.

Of the 649 Neurobiology and Anatomy degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 68% percent are awarded to women and the other 32% percent are men. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in Neurobiology and Anatomy than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 453 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology and Anatomy is $42,090.

Popularity of Neurobiology and Anatomy Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Neurobiology and Anatomy degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Neurobiology and Anatomy majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Scientists, All Other. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Neurobiology and Anatomy can prepare you for are Natural Sciences Managers, Biological Scientists, All Other and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Neurobiology and Anatomy majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Neurobiology and Anatomy majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
649
Female Students
439 (67%)
Male Students
210 (32%)
Asian (282, 43%)
White (184, 28%)
Hispanic or Latino (90, 14%)
Two or more races (37, 6%)
U.S. Nonresident (26, 4%)
Black or African American (14, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (14, 2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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