Minnesota · Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Best colleges for Neurobiology and Neurosciences in Minnesota

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Macalester College and University of St Thomas award the most Neurobiology and Neurosciences degrees in Minnesota: 111, 21 and 16 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Minnesota colleges offer Neurobiology and Neurosciences and award 184 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Neurobiology and Neurosciences program focuses on the study of the nervous system, encompassing various aspects of brain function and behavior. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the biological foundations…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 26.15
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
184
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$36,059
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,425
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
72%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Technicians
$53,270
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Macalester College
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$45,4502187%$21,441$24,177
2University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,44111185%—$23,124
3University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$36,0591676%$28,888$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Neurobiology and Neurosciences degrees in Minnesota

Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public
111$28,441
2Macalester College
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
21$45,450
3University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
16$36,059
4Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
15Not reported
5Bethel University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
6Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
7St Catherine University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Minnesota colleges offering Neurobiology and Neurosciences
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Graduate only)RochesterPrivate not-for-profit5

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
1,400
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$53,270
median $48,130
Best-paying metro
$59,760
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Related careers

Biological Technicians
$53,270 avg · 1,400 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$109,120 avg · 780 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$80,210 avg · 750 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs in Minnesota.

Which Minnesota colleges award the most Neurobiology and Neurosciences degrees?+

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (111 graduates a year), Macalester College (21 graduates a year) and University of St Thomas (16 graduates a year) award the most Neurobiology and Neurosciences degrees in Minnesota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Minnesota colleges offer Neurobiology and Neurosciences.

Which Neurobiology and Neurosciences program in Minnesota has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Macalester College tops the list at $45,450. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Minnesota is $53,270 (median $48,130), across about 1,400 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Neurobiology and Neurosciences program?+

The Neurobiology and Neurosciences program focuses on the study of the nervous system, encompassing various aspects of brain function and behavior. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the biological foundations…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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