by our College Data Analytics TeamNeurological Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other (CIP 61.1099) is a field of study, alongside 1 related programs, but no U.S. college reported neurological surgery residency/fellowship programs, other graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 3 related occupations pay an average median salary of $71,644 a year.
A degree in Neurological Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other involves the study of Any Residency Or Fellowship Program In Neurological Surgery Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to neurological surgery residency/fellowship programs, other, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Biology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to neurological surgery residency/fellowship programs, other, at 34.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 34.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 25.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 19.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Neurological Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other, with an average median salary of $71,644; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Vascular Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Brain Surgeon and Cardiac Surgeon.
The occupation related to neurological surgery residency/fellowship programs, other with the most projected jobs is Surgeons, All Other, at 1,802,216.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | 1,802,216 | 1.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to neurological surgery residency/fellowship programs, other is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $56,955 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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