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2024 Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

6 Colleges in Massachusetts
20 Master's Degrees
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in neurobiology & neurosciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #159 out of 343 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 20 master's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Neurobiology & Neurosciences School for Your Master's Degree

Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of neurobiology & neurosciences for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality neurobiology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for neurobiology & neurosciences students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Neurobiology & Neurosciences in Massachusetts

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for neurobiology & neurosciences students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Neurobiology

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in neurobiology & neurosciences. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
1 Annual Graduates

Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in neurobiology & neurosciences. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from Harvard University

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13 Annual Graduates

Brandeis University is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in neurobiology & neurosciences. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from Brandeis University

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3 Annual Graduates

University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in neurobiology & neurosciences. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
2 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Boston College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in neurobiology & neurosciences. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from Boston College

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Boston University
Boston, MA
1 Annual Graduates

Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from Boston University

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WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from Tufts University

Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 153 49
Rhode Island 127 6
New Hampshire 108 1
Vermont 91 2

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Neurobiology & Neurosciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Neurobiology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Neurosciences 19
Neurobiology & Anatomy 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 311
General Biology 300
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 209
Biotechnology 162
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 153
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 36
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 31
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 21
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 15
Pharmacology & Toxicology 12

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