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2026 Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in the Far Western Region

16 Colleges in the United States
1,614 Neurobiology & Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
$49,011 Avg Early-Career Salary

Neurobiology & Neurosciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 33 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools.

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Best Schools for Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall neurobiology & neurosciences education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Neurobiology & Neurosciences

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford University tops our 2026 ranking of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 12 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Stanford University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $100,827. Stanford University graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for Stanford University

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University Of California Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences, ranking #2. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $70,847 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $14,238 in student loans. More information about a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from University Of California Berkeley

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Oregon Health And Science University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences, ranking #3. Oregon Health And Science University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Portland. There were roughly 11 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Oregon Health And Science University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Oregon Health And Science University generally make around $126,454. Students borrow a median of $32,059 to complete this degree. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for Oregon Health And Science University

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Students looking for a strong neurobiology & neurosciences program will find one at University Of California Los Angeles, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 158 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $30,501. Typical student debt for the program is $17,149. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for University Of California Los Angeles

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Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Pomona College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Pomona College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Pomona College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Pomona College generally make around $39,967. Get the full neurobiology & neurosciences details for Pomona College

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University Of California San Diego placed #6 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 210 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $32,081. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the neurobiology & neurosciences program at University Of California San Diego

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University Of California San Francisco came in at #7 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Francisco. There were roughly 22 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Francisco in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of California San Francisco earn a median of $118,532 early in their careers. More information about a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from University Of California San Francisco

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University Of Southern California earned the #8 position for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. University Of Southern California awarded about 130 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $38,063 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the neurobiology & neurosciences program at University Of Southern California

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University Of California Davis came in at #9 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 401 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $29,765 in their early career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for University Of California Davis

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Claremont Mckenna College came in at #10 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the suburb of Claremont, Claremont Mckenna College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Claremont Mckenna College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Claremont Mckenna College in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of Claremont Mckenna College earn a median of $66,028 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for Claremont Mckenna College

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University came in at #11 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Santa Clara. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 23 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Santa Clara University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $79,380 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for Santa Clara University

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Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Scripps College placed #12 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Claremont. About 82% of students finish within six years. Scripps College awarded about 10 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full neurobiology & neurosciences details for Scripps College

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #13 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 71 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $23,464 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,057 to complete this degree. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of California Santa Cruz earned the #14 position for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of California Santa Cruz earn a median of $25,034 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the neurobiology & neurosciences program at University Of California Santa Cruz

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University Of California Irvine earned the #15 position for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. About 90 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $21,818 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for University Of California Irvine

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Washington State University came in at #16 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 46 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Washington State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Washington State University earn around $28,316 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,647 to complete this degree. Get the full neurobiology & neurosciences details for Washington State University

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University Of San Diego earned the #17 position for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 70 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Diego in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of San Diego earn a median of $33,641 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full neurobiology & neurosciences details for University Of San Diego

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University Of Oregon earned the #18 position for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. University Of Oregon awarded about 31 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from University Of Oregon earn around $44,628 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,034 to complete this degree. Get the full neurobiology & neurosciences details for University Of Oregon

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Western Washington University landed the #19 spot for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. Western Washington University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 28 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Western Washington University earn around $39,011 in the first couple years of their career. Western Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Get the full neurobiology & neurosciences details for Western Washington University

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University Of Nevada Reno came in at #20 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 74 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $30,991 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,377 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from University Of Nevada Reno

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University Of California Riverside came in at #21 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. University Of California Riverside is a very large public school located in the city of Riverside. University Of California Riverside graduates 76% of students within six years. University Of California Riverside awarded about 118 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from University Of California Riverside generally make around $19,286. University Of California Riverside graduates carry a median of $19,803 in student loans. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for University Of California Riverside

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Reed College
Portland, OR

Reed College placed #22 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Portland, Reed College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Reed College awarded about 17 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $30,588 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,137 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from Reed College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.

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