2024 Best Neurosciences Schools
216
Colleges in the United States
11,211
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
neurosciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #81 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 216 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for neurosciences students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 11,211 degrees in neurosciences to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Neurosciences School
The neurosciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Neurosciences rankings. We derive our Best Overall Neurosciences School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Neurosciences Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Neurosciences Schools list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Neurosciences in the United States
The schools below may not offer all types of neurosciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Neurosciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
166
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in neurosciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were about 166 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from University of PennsylvaniaBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MA
77
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in neurosciences has to look into Harvard University. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.
There were about 77 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Harvard UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
It's hard to beat Stanford University if you want to pursue a degree in neurosciences. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.
There were approximately 15 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Stanford UniversityIt's hard to beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a degree in neurosciences. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.
There were about 27 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
144
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 144 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Columbia University in the City of New YorkDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
109
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were about 109 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Duke UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
56
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Princeton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Princeton. A Best Colleges rank of #10 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Princeton is a great university overall.
There were roughly 56 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Princeton in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Princeton UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
83
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.
There were approximately 83 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from University of ChicagoDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NH
50
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Dartmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Hanover. This college ranks 1st out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were roughly 50 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Dartmouth CollegeDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
114
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 114 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from University of Southern CaliforniaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
65
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.
There were approximately 65 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Brown UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
204
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 204 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from University of California - Los AngelesDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
73
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were roughly 73 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Yale UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In DC
Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.
There were roughly 28 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Georgetown UniversityUC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Berkeley. This university ranks 4th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 13 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from University of California - BerkeleyDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
304
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were roughly 304 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from University of Wisconsin - MadisonDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
122
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. This university ranks 1st out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 122 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Vanderbilt UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
163
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. This university ranks 6th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 163 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Boston UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
167
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were approximately 167 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Emory UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
120
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.
There were about 120 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Northwestern UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
72
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 72 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Washington University in St LouisDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
137
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. This university ranks 1st out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were roughly 137 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from Johns Hopkins UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
159
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. This university ranks 2nd out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 159 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
276
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 276 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from The University of Texas at AustinDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MI
243
Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
U-M is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. This university ranks 1st out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 243 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in neurosciences from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor