2026 Best Neurobiology & Behavior Master’s Degree Schools
Neurobiology & Behavior is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for neurobiology & behavior students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Neurobiology & Behavior in the United States
Below are the best neurobiology & behavior schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Neurobiology & Behavior
University Of California Irvine tops our 2026 ranking of the best neurobiology & behavior schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 neurobiology & behavior students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Behavior 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.
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Other Neurobiology & Behavior Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 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).
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