In addition to M.D. and Ph.D programs, Neuroscience majors go on to a variety of career paths after graduation, from data analysts at major corporations and research coordinators at major universities and health centers to jobs in science publishing, journalism and education. A recent survey of Neuroscience majors, 5 years after graduation, has shown that many students go on to earn higher degrees. Of those still in graduate/professional school, the degrees being pursued were as follows:
- 38% M.D.
- 28% Ph.D.
- 10% Master's degree
- 10% D.M.D.
- 7% M.B.A.
- 3% V.M.D.
- 3% M.D./Ph.D.
Of those who had graduated, 55% were employed as an M.D., 13% were employed as a J.D., 11% were employed as an M.P.H., 8% were employed with a Master's degree, and 3% each were employed with a D.M.D., M.S.W., M.B.A, Ed.M., and D.O.
** Check out: Career services has an online tool (clickable hyperlink) where you can explore the "first destinations" for students after graduation, including the ability to sort by major.
Additional data about the career paths of Neuroscience majors can be found here beginning on page 13.