2024 Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of neurobiology & neurosciences. Combined, these schools handed out 4 master's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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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

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on neurobiology & neurosciences students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other neurobiology & neurosciences students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How much debt neurobiology & neurosciences students go into to obtain their master's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized neurobiology & neurosciences related body.

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

One Size Does Not Fit All

The neurobiology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the Plains States Region

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

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Neurobiology

1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

1 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a master's degree in neurobiology & neurosciences. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

2

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO

1 Annual Graduates

University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in neurobiology & neurosciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in neurobiology & neurosciences from University of Missouri - Columbia

Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Colleges by State

Explore the best neurobiology & neurosciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	193	1
Minnesota	174	3
Iowa	154	0
Kansas	149	0
Nebraska	123	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Neurobiology

Neurobiology & Neurosciences is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Neurobiology Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Neurosciences	4

Most Popular Majors Related to Neurobiology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Biology	432
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	92
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)	92
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology	72
Physiology & Pathology Sciences	71
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	63
Zoology	29
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology	25
Pharmacology & Toxicology	22
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology	20

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.