2026 Best Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools in California

Neurobiology & Anatomy is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best neurobiology & anatomy schools.

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• Best Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools in California

Best Schools for Neurobiology & Anatomy in California

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall neurobiology & anatomy education in California.

Top Schools in Neurobiology & Anatomy

1

University Of California Davis
Davis, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

387 Neurobiology & Anatomy Degrees Awarded

$29,765 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of California Davis the best school in the country for a degree in neurobiology & anatomy. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Davis awarded about 387 neurobiology & anatomy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & anatomy degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $29,765. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000. See the full neurobiology & anatomy program report for University Of California Davis

2

University Of California Irvine
Irvine, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

63 Neurobiology & Anatomy Degrees Awarded

$21,818 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong neurobiology & anatomy program will find one at University Of California Irvine, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 63 neurobiology & anatomy degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Neurobiology & Anatomy graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $21,818 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. See the full neurobiology & anatomy program report for University Of California Irvine

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.