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2027 Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Illinois

8 Colleges in the United States
497 Neurobiology & Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
$39,727 Avg Early-Career Salary

Neurobiology & Neurosciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for neurobiology & neurosciences students.

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Best Schools for Neurobiology & Neurosciences in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the neurobiology & neurosciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Neurobiology & Neurosciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of Chicago this year for neurobiology & neurosciences. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. University Of Chicago graduates 96% of students within six years. About 63 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $37,246 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from University Of Chicago

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Northwestern University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northwestern University awarded about 147 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $35,334. Students borrow a median of $16,948 to complete this degree. Get the full neurobiology & neurosciences details for Northwestern University

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Illinois At Chicago one of the top schools for neurobiology & neurosciences. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 98 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $26,074. Students borrow a median of $17,562 to complete this degree. Read more about the neurobiology & neurosciences program at University Of Illinois At Chicago

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 41 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Depaul University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from Depaul University earn around $55,390 in the first couple years of their career. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the neurobiology & neurosciences program at Depaul University

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A rank of #5 makes Loyola University Chicago one of the top schools for neurobiology & neurosciences. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 99 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $26,251. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from Loyola University Chicago

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Illinois Wesleyan University placed #6 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Located in the city of Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit university. Illinois Wesleyan University graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of Illinois Wesleyan University earn a median of $50,808 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,857. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for Illinois Wesleyan University

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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College placed #7 among the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. 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. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Lake Forest College generally make around $41,168. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the neurobiology & neurosciences program at Lake Forest College

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Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Dominican University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of River Forest. Dominican University graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Dominican University in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of Dominican University earn a median of $45,546 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete this degree. Read more about the neurobiology & neurosciences program at Dominican University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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