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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their neurobiology and neurosciences graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find where neurobiology and neurosciences graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send neurobiology and neurosciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Cincinnati Main Campus the top school for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings in the Great Lakes Region. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,724.
Students chasing top earnings in neurobiology and neurosciences will find them at Carthage College, which ranked #2. Carthage College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenosha. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Carthage College earn a median of about $70,826 a year early in their careers.
Augustana College Illinois came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Rock Island, Augustana College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Augustana College Illinois earn a median of about $60,107 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,324.
Central Michigan University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of about $64,601 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #6 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school located in the city of Bloomington. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington typically earn about $67,819 annually.
Michigan State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Michigan State University typically earn about $64,682 annually.
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #8 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of about $65,663 a year early in their careers.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor make a median of around $68,761 per year.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #10 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis make a median of around $54,430 per year.
Purdue University Main Campus placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of about $37,612 a year early in their careers.
University Of Chicago ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from University Of Chicago make a median of around $37,246 per year.
Northwestern University came in at #13 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Northwestern University make a median of around $35,334 per year.
Oberlin College landed the #14 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Oberlin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Oberlin College typically earn about $34,593 annually.
Grand Valley State University earned the #15 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Grand Valley State University typically earn about $32,644 annually.
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school located in the city of Madison. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of about $31,687 a year early in their careers.
The College Of Wooster landed the #17 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Set in the town of Wooster, The College Of Wooster is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $29,942.
North Central College landed the #18 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Located in the city of Naperville, North Central College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from North Central College typically earn about $26,908 annually.
Loyola University Chicago came in at #19 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago typically earn about $26,251 annually.
University Of Notre Dame landed the #20 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $24,615.
This ranking is produced 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 · 20 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.
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