Best institutions to study Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Any instructional program in neurobiology and neurosciences not listed above.
11 U.S. institutions graduated 263 Neurobiology and Neurosciences students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 26.1599, a specialization of Neurobiology and Neurosciences (CIP 26.15), and leads most directly to the Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists occupation (BLS SOC 19-1042).
About Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs
Any instructional program in neurobiology and neurosciences not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Neurobiology and Neurosciences program focuses on the study of the nervous system and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. This program is ideal for students interested in exploring the biological and biomedical sciences, particularly those who wish to understand the complexities of neurobiological processes. Students will engage in a variety of topics, including medical neurobiology and computational neurobiology.
Students in this program will develop essential skills in writing, critical thinking, and active learning, while gaining knowledge in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Coursework typically includes hands-on research and analysis of organ, tissue, and cell samples, preparing students for advanced study and research in the field.
Credentials awarded
What Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree249 graduates / yr · 7 institutions95%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate8 graduates / yr · 2 institutions3.0%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship5 graduates / yr · 2 institutions1.9%
- Master's degree1 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.4%
Graduates over time
Neurobiology and Neurosciences completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2022 | 257 |
| 2023 | 264 |
| 2024 | 289 |
| 2025 | 263 |
Top 11 institutions for Neurobiology and Neurosciences, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California - San Diego La Jolla, CAPublicBachelor's | 172 | 86% | — | $32,081 |
| 2 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, ILPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 47 | 73% | $33,454 | $26,251 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 11 | 92% | $26,873 | $38,063 |
| 4 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TNPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 10 | 72% | $24,309 | — |
| 5 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PAPublicPost-degree cert. | 6 | 54% | — | — |
| 6 | Western New England University Springfield, MAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 5 | 64% | $29,327 | — |
| 7 | California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CAPrivate not-for-profitDoctoralMaster's | 3 | 94% | $17,608 | — |
| 8 | Wesleyan College Macon, GAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 3 | 45% | $16,312 | — |
| 9 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PAPrivate not-for-profitDoctoral | 3 | 94% | $23,803 | — |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MIPublicPost-degree cert. | 2 | 81% | — | $27,183 |
| 11 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 60% | $19,953 | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Neurobiology and Neurosciences field (CIP 26.15) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 7 states
Where Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates come from. Each state links to all Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | 186 | University of California - San Diego172 / yr |
| Illinois | 1 | 47 | Loyola University Chicago47 / yr |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | 10 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania6 / yr |
| Tennessee | 1 | 10 | Lipscomb University10 / yr |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 5 | Western New England University5 / yr |
| Georgia | 1 | 3 | Wesleyan College3 / yr |
| Michigan | 1 | 2 | Michigan State University2 / yr |
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 19-1042, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Neurobiology and Neurosciences program can pursue careers as medical scientists, natural sciences managers, or biological science teachers. The job outlook for related occupations is much faster than average, with an expected growth rate of 8.7% and around 9,600 annual openings. The median wage for these positions is approximately $100,590, often requiring a doctoral or professional degree.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 26.1599
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologistsprimary SOC 19-1042 | $103,410 | +8.7% Much faster than average | ~9,600 | Doctoral or professional degree |
Natural Sciences Managers SOC 11-9121 | $167,220 | +3.7% About as fast as average | ~8,500 | Bachelor's degree |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1042 | $84,620 | +7.3% Faster than average | ~5,400 | Doctoral or professional degree |
Biological Scientists, All Other SOC 19-1029 | $98,920 | +1.2% Little or no change | ~4,800 | Bachelor's degree |
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Related careers
Skills & knowledge in Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs
From the U.S. Dept. of Labor for the occupation this specialization most leads to.
Skills you'll build
Knowledge areas
Abilities that matter most
Day-to-day work activities
What graduates do on the job
- Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
- Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
- Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
- Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
- Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
- Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
Tools and technology used
Other Neurobiology and Neurosciences specializations
The 4 other 6-digit CIP codes under Neurobiology and Neurosciences (CIP 26.15).
- NeuroscienceCIP 26.150111,787 graduates / yr337 institutions
- Neurobiology and AnatomyCIP 26.1503815 graduates / yr21 institutions
- Neurobiology and BehaviorCIP 26.1504partial data169 graduates / yr8 institutions
Show 1 more CIP codes with no U.S. programs reported+
- Neuroanatomy26.1502
No institution reported completions for these codes in the latest IPEDS year, so they have no page.
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Postbaccalaureate certificate, Doctor's degree, or Master's degree.
How many colleges offer this program in the U.S.?+
There are 11 colleges offering the Neurobiology and Neurosciences program.
What skills will I develop?+
You will develop skills in writing, critical thinking, science, and active learning.
What is the job outlook for graduates?+
The job outlook is much faster than average, with a growth rate of 8.7% and around 9,600 annual openings.
What is the CIP code for Neurobiology and Neurosciences?+
Neurobiology and Neurosciences is CIP 26.1599 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Neurobiology and Neurosciences (CIP 26.15). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in neurobiology and neurosciences not listed above.
How many institutions offer Neurobiology and Neurosciences programs?+
11 U.S. institutions reported Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 7 states, awarding 263 credentials in the year. That is 2.0% of all Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates.
How much do Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists occupation, which Neurobiology and Neurosciences most directly leads to, pays a median of $103,410 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025), and graduates of the broader Neurobiology and Neurosciences field report median earnings of $32,081 one year after graduation (College Scorecard).
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.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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