2026 Best Neurobiology & Behavior Schools in Michigan

Neurobiology & Behavior degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their neurobiology & behavior programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for neurobiology & behavior students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Neurobiology & Behavior Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Neurobiology & Behavior in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall neurobiology & behavior education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Neurobiology & Behavior

1

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

61 Neurobiology & Behavior Degrees Awarded

$32,644 Median Starting Salary

Grand Valley State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in neurobiology & behavior. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 61 neurobiology & behavior degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the neurobiology & behavior program make about $32,644 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,946 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurobiology & behavior from Grand Valley State University

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University Of Michigan Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Neurobiology & Behavior Degrees Awarded

$62,536 Median Starting Salary

University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best neurobiology & behavior schools. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 21 neurobiology & behavior students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Dearborn in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & behavior program make about $62,536 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,516. Read more about the neurobiology & behavior program at University Of Michigan Dearborn

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 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.