2027 Best Neurosciences Schools in Iowa

Neurosciences 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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for neurosciences students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Neurosciences Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Neurosciences in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall neurosciences education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Neurosciences

1

University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

50 Neurosciences Degrees Awarded

$57,375 Median Starting Salary

University Of Iowa tops our 2027 ranking of the best neurosciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. About 50 neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Neurosciences graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurosciences from University Of Iowa

2

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Neurosciences Degrees Awarded

$56,228 Median Starting Salary

Drake University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Drake University graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Drake University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurosciences degree from Drake University earn around $56,228 in the first couple years of their career. Drake University graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans. More information about a degree in neurosciences from Drake University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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.