by our College Data Analytics Team
[Neurobiology And Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 100 schools on the early-career earnings of their neurobiology and neurosciences graduates.
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Below are the schools whose neurobiology and neurosciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Lehigh University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools in the United States. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Lehigh University make a median of around $84,790 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Kings College earned it the #2 place for neurobiology and neurosciences. Kings College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,115.
Students chasing top earnings in neurobiology and neurosciences will find them at Lafayette College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of about $82,698 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Stonehill College one of the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Stonehill College make a median of around $71,703 per year.
University Of Miami came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of about $62,332 a year early in their careers.
University Of Pennsylvania earned the #6 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $94,630 per year.
Harvard University came in at #7 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Harvard University typically earn about $75,342 annually.
Northeastern University landed the #8 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Northeastern University make a median of around $76,104 per year.
University Of Southern California placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $78,242.
University Of San Diego ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. University Of San Diego is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of University Of San Diego earn a median of about $84,851 a year early in their careers.
Wheaton College Massachusetts landed the #11 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Wheaton College Massachusetts make a median of around $75,330 per year.
Union College New York earned the #12 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Schenectady, Union College New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Union College New York make a median of around $67,210 per year.
Dartmouth College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Dartmouth College make a median of around $71,866 per year.
Boston University earned the #14 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Boston University make a median of around $73,425 per year.
George Mason University landed the #15 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from George Mason University typically earn about $88,888 annually.
Duke University earned the #16 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Duke University typically earn about $73,810 annually.
University Of Delaware came in at #17 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a public institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from University Of Delaware typically earn about $81,434 annually.
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of about $77,489 a year early in their careers.
Muhlenberg College came in at #19 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Allentown, Muhlenberg College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Muhlenberg College typically earn about $82,259 annually.
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from University Of California Los Angeles make a median of around $79,689 per year.
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. Located in the city of Manchester, University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a public institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of University Of New Hampshire At Manchester earn a median of about $65,560 a year early in their careers.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #22 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Durham. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus make a median of around $65,560 per year.
Colgate University landed the #23 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Hamilton, Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Colgate University earn a median of about $49,697 a year early in their careers.
Brown University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,645.
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from University Of Colorado Boulder make a median of around $69,375 per year.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries neurobiology and neurosciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 100 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
More about our data sources and methodologies.