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2026 Best Neurobiology & Behavior Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
11 Neurobiology & Behavior Degrees Awarded
$21,818 Avg Early-Career Salary

Neurobiology & Behavior 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for neurobiology & behavior students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Neurobiology & Behavior in the United States

Below are the best neurobiology & behavior schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Neurobiology & Behavior

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University Of California Irvine tops our 2026 ranking of the best neurobiology & behavior schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 neurobiology & behavior students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Neurobiology & Behavior graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $21,818 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Get the full neurobiology & behavior details for University Of California Irvine

Other Neurobiology & Behavior Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Neurobiology & Behavior rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Neurobiology & Behavior
Associate's Degrees in Neurobiology & Behavior
Bachelor's Degrees in Neurobiology & Behavior
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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