by our College Data Analytics TeamNeurology Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61.11) is part of the Medical Residency Programs field of study, alongside 29 related programs, but no U.S. college reported neurology residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 3 related occupations pay an average median salary of $105,688 a year.
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 neurology residency/fellowship programs, 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 Oral Comprehension.
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Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to neurology residency/fellowship programs, at 32.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 32.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 26.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 24.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 10.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Neurology Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $105,688; the strongest outlook belongs to Neurologists, at 14.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Assistant Instructor, Chiropractic Teacher, Anatomy Teacher and University Faculty Member.
The occupation related to neurology residency/fellowship programs with the most projected jobs is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Neurologists | 172,938 | 14.5% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to neurology residency/fellowship programs, with a median salary of $159,086.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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