by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 21 U.S. colleges awarded 839 degrees and certificates in Neurobiology & Anatomy. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 85% of graduates. College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $31,434 one year after completing, rising to $64,896 after four years.
A major in Neurobiology & Anatomy involves the study of Neurobiology And Anatomy. A Program That Focuses On The Scientific Study Of The Structure And Function Of The Central And Peripheral Nervous System In Vertebrates And Invertebrates. Includes Instruction In Molecular And Cellular Studies Of Neuronal And Glial Cells And Circuits, Neural Transmitters And Receptors, Neuronal Signaling Processes, Membrane And Synapse Structure And Communication, Autonomic Function, Nervous System Circuitry And Mapping, And Anatomical And Functional Basis Of Central Nervous System Diseases And Disorders. Examples: [Neurobiology And Neurophysiology].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, neurobiology & anatomy draws strong interest, with 839 degrees awarded annually. 21 colleges award neurobiology & anatomy degrees, an average of 40 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 420.
By level, the 839 awards include 716 bachelor’s degrees, 37 master’s degrees and 86 doctorates.
Women earned 64% of neurobiology & anatomy degrees and certificates in the latest year (535 of 839). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Asian (340) and White (232), and international students earned 59.
College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools ranking, including 11 for bachelor’s degrees, 3 for master’s degrees and 5 for doctorates. It also ranks neurobiology & anatomy schools within 10 states. In all, 21 colleges offer neurobiology & anatomy programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Neurobiology & Anatomy Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common neurobiology & anatomy credential is the bachelor’s degree: 716 of the 839 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to neurobiology & anatomy call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Expression.
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How long a neurobiology & anatomy degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 716 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 37 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 86 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to neurobiology & anatomy, at 31.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 31.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 20.3% |
| Master’s degree | 18.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.6% |
| Some college courses | 2.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Neurobiology & Anatomy, with an average median salary of $94,994; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Trials Manager and Research Scientist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to neurobiology & anatomy, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 164,357 | 8.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
| Biologists | 118,631 | -3.6% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
Neurobiology & Anatomy graduates earn a median $31,434 one year after completing their program, $64,896 after four years and $68,761 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,434 |
| 4 years | $64,896 |
| 5 years | $68,761 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to neurobiology & anatomy is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
Neurobiology & Anatomy has 3 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 12,881 degrees a year; the largest are Neuroscience (12,421), Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other (274) and Neurobiology and Behavior (186). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neuroscience | 12,421 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 274 |
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 186 |
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