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. 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 13 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 Miami the top school for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings in the Southeast Region. University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of about $62,332 a year early in their careers.
George Mason University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of George Mason University earn a median of about $88,888 a year early in their careers.
Duke University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Duke University earn a median of about $73,810 a year early in their careers.
College Of William And Mary came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from College Of William And Mary typically earn about $62,323 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in neurobiology and neurosciences will find them at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from Vanderbilt University make a median of around $70,739 per year.
Emory University earned the #6 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory 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 $66,695.
Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #7 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Neurobiology And Neurosciences graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of about $69,033 a year early in their careers.
Georgia State University landed the #8 spot for neurobiology and neurosciences salaries this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a public institution. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,905.
Rhodes College came in at #9 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,556.
University Of Kentucky ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying neurobiology and neurosciences schools. University Of Kentucky is a public school located in the city of Lexington. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from University Of Kentucky typically earn about $33,030 annually.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #11 for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school located in the city of Blacksburg. After graduating, neurobiology and neurosciences degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University typically earn about $29,081 annually.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for neurobiology and neurosciences. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Early-career neurobiology and neurosciences graduates from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill make a median of around $22,183 per year.
The University Of Tennessee earned the #13 position for neurobiology and neurosciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. Students who complete the neurobiology and neurosciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $21,138.
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 · 13 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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