2027 Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Neurobiology & Neurosciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 34 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools.
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Best Schools for Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the Great Lakes Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall neurobiology & neurosciences education in the Great Lakes Region.
Top Schools in Neurobiology & Neurosciences
No school ranked higher than University Of Chicago this year for neurobiology & neurosciences. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Chicago in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from University Of Chicago earn around $37,246 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Northwestern University one of the top schools for neurobiology & neurosciences. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. Northwestern University awarded about 147 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Northwestern University earn around $35,334 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,948.
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Purdue University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. About 36 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $37,612 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,177 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong neurobiology & neurosciences program will find one at University Of Notre Dame, which ranked #4. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 143 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from University Of Notre Dame earn around $24,615 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong neurobiology & neurosciences program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 233 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $31,687 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750.
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Kenyon College placed #6 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Gambier. Kenyon College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Kenyon College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Kenyon College earn around $37,976 in the first couple years of their career. Kenyon College graduates carry a median of $18,114 in student loans.
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Indiana University Bloomington came in at #7 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 135 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $25,202. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $22,945 in student loans.
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Ohio State University Main Campus placed #8 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. About 229 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $29,638 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,286.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #9 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 227 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $23,468 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,268 to complete this degree.
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Oberlin College earned the #10 position for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. About 21 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Oberlin College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Oberlin College generally make around $34,593. Oberlin College graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans.
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Depauw University earned the #11 position for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the town of Greencastle, Depauw University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 12 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Depauw University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $46,127 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,174.
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University Of Illinois At Chicago ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 98 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of $26,074 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,562 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 11 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $49,911 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,574.
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Case Western Reserve University came in at #14 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Case Western Reserve University awarded about 93 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $74,459 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106.
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Michigan State University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan State University awarded about 199 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Michigan State University earn around $27,183 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,020 to complete this degree.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 72 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $33,094 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Depaul University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 41 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $55,390. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Loyola University Chicago came in at #18 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 99 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Loyola University Chicago earn around $26,251 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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The College Of Wooster came in at #19 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wooster. The College Of Wooster graduates 74% of students within six years. The College Of Wooster awarded about 26 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of The College Of Wooster earn a median of $29,942 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Illinois Wesleyan University earned the #20 position for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bloomington. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Illinois Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Illinois Wesleyan University earn around $50,808 in the first couple years of their career. Illinois Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $26,857 in student loans.
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Grand Valley State University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $32,644 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,946 to complete this degree.
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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #22 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 42 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $30,984 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,012 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee awarded about 18 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $46,561 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,657.
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Kent State University At Kent placed #24 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $44,776 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,174.
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Lake Forest College came in at #25 for neurobiology & neurosciences this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lake Forest. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Lake Forest College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Lake Forest College earn around $41,168 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 34 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.