by our College Data Analytics Team
[Neurobiology And Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools.
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Below are the schools whose neurobiology and neurosciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Augustana College Illinois the top school for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings in Illinois. Augustana College Illinois is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rock Island. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Augustana College Illinois typically earn about $60,107 annually.
University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public school located in the city of Chicago. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from University Of Illinois At Chicago make a median of around $65,663 per year.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Chicago one of the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from University Of Chicago typically earn about $37,246 annually.
Northwestern University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern 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 $35,334.
A rank of #5 makes North Central College one of the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. North Central College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Naperville. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from North Central College typically earn about $26,908 annually.
Loyola University Chicago earned the #6 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $26,251.
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 · 6 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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