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.
College Factual analyzed 8 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 Union College New York the top school for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings in New York. Union College New York is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Schenectady. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Union College New York typically earn about $67,210 annually.
Columbia University In The City Of New York produces some of the highest-paid graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences, landing the #2 spot this year. 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.
Colgate University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Colgate University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hamilton. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Colgate University make a median of around $49,697 per year.
Fordham University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Fordham University make a median of around $47,985 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in neurobiology and neurosciences will find them at Suny At Binghamton, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a public institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of about $75,089 a year early in their careers.
Vassar College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Set in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Vassar College typically earn about $41,752 annually.
New York University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $65,392 annually.
Barnard College came in at #8 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New York, Barnard College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $24,569.
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 · 8 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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