by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 11 U.S. colleges awarded 274 degrees and certificates in Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 95% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences 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 degree in Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences covers Neurobiology And Neurosciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In Neurobiology And Neurosciences Not Listed Above. Examples: [Medical Neurobiology], [Computational Neurobiology].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other neurobiology & neurosciences is a widely-pursued major, with 274 degrees awarded annually. 11 colleges award other neurobiology & neurosciences degrees, an average of 25 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 174.
By level, the 274 awards include 260 bachelor’s degrees, 9 master’s degrees and 5 doctorates.
Women earned 66% of other neurobiology & neurosciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (180 of 274). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (91) and Asian (91), and international students earned 23.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools ranking, including 4 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other neurobiology & neurosciences schools within 2 states. In all, 11 colleges offer other neurobiology & neurosciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other neurobiology & neurosciences credential is the bachelor’s degree: 260 of the 274 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other neurobiology & neurosciences 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 an other neurobiology & neurosciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 260 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 9 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 5 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other neurobiology & neurosciences, 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 Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences, 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 Clinical Trials Manager, Clinical Project Manager, Research Coordinator and Scientist.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other neurobiology & neurosciences, 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% |
Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences 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 other neurobiology & neurosciences 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 |
Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences has 3 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 13,446 degrees a year; the largest are Neuroscience (12,421), Neurobiology and Anatomy (839) 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 Anatomy | 839 |
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 186 |
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