Neuroanatomy Major

Description: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure of the central and peripheral nervous system in vertebrates or the nervous system of invertebrates. Includes instruction in cellular and circuit anatomy, mapping of neuronal pathways, anatomical distribution and mapping of neuronal signaling molecules and their receptors, and the anatomical basis of central nervous system diseases and disorders. Is Neuroanatomy the right major for you?
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Neuroanatomy Major

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$129,320

Median Hourly Wage

$62.17*

Total Employed Nationally

45,920


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.