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2026 Best Neurosciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

33 Colleges in the United States
2,025 Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
$38,649 Avg Early-Career Salary

Neurosciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 74 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for neurosciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Neurosciences in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall neurosciences education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Neurosciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of Chicago this year for neurosciences. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 68 neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Chicago in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from University Of Chicago generally make around $37,246. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree. Read more about the neurosciences program at University Of Chicago

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Students looking for a strong neurosciences program will find one at Northwestern University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 118 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Neurosciences graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $35,334 early in their careers. Northwestern University graduates carry a median of $16,948 in student loans. Read more about the neurosciences program at Northwestern University

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best neurosciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 236 neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Neurosciences graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $31,687 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurosciences from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the top schools for neurosciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 176 neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $23,468. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $18,268 in student loans. More information about a degree in neurosciences from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Indiana University Bloomington came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best neurosciences schools. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 117 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $25,202. Typical student debt for the program is $22,945. Read more about the neurosciences program at Indiana University Bloomington

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #6 for neurosciences this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 292 neurosciences degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurosciences degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $29,638 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,286 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurosciences from Ohio State University Main Campus

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College earned the #7 position for neurosciences this year. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Kenyon College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Kenyon College generally make around $37,976. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete this degree. See the full neurosciences program report for Kenyon College

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University Of Illinois At Chicago placed #8 among the best neurosciences schools. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 112 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurosciences degree from University Of Illinois At Chicago earn around $26,074 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,562 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurosciences from University Of Illinois At Chicago

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University Of Notre Dame placed #9 among the best neurosciences schools. University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. University Of Notre Dame graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 148 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent data year. Neurosciences graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $24,615 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. See the full neurosciences program report for University Of Notre Dame

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College placed #10 among the best neurosciences schools. Set in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Oberlin College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurosciences program make about $34,593 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete this degree. See the full neurosciences program report for Oberlin College

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #11 spot for neurosciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 16 neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $49,911. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates carry a median of $22,574 in student loans. Get the full neurosciences details for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #12 position for neurosciences this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Michigan State University awarded about 215 neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurosciences program make about $27,183 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,020. Get the full neurosciences details for Michigan State University

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Saint Marys College
Notre Dame, IN

Saint Marys College placed #13 among the best neurosciences schools. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, Saint Marys College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Saint Marys College graduates 69% of students within six years. Saint Marys College awarded about 11 neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Saint Marys College generally make around $48,274. Students borrow a median of $26,938 to complete this degree. Get the full neurosciences details for Saint Marys College

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Case Western Reserve University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best neurosciences schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 56 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Neurosciences graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Case Western Reserve University graduates carry a median of $25,106 in student loans. Read more about the neurosciences program at Case Western Reserve University

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #15 position for neurosciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 52 neurosciences degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the neurosciences program make about $33,094 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full neurosciences program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #16 spot for neurosciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates 54% of students within six years. About 65 neurosciences degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Graduates of the neurosciences program make about $30,984 in their early career. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $15,012 in student loans. Get the full neurosciences details for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University landed the #17 spot for neurosciences this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 36 neurosciences degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $55,226. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full neurosciences program report for Depaul University

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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College placed #18 among the best neurosciences schools. Located in the suburb of Lake Forest, Lake Forest College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Lake Forest College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurosciences degree from Lake Forest College earn around $41,168 in the first couple years of their career. Lake Forest College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full neurosciences program report for Lake Forest College

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The College Of Wooster landed the #19 spot for neurosciences this year. Located in the town of Wooster, The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit university. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 18 neurosciences degrees were awarded at The College Of Wooster in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurosciences degree from The College Of Wooster earn around $29,942 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full neurosciences details for The College Of Wooster

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Hope College
Holland, MI

Hope College came in at #20 for neurosciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Holland. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Hope College in the most recent data year. Neurosciences graduates of Hope College earn a median of $39,644 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,334. Read more about the neurosciences program at Hope College

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Kent State University At Kent placed #21 among the best neurosciences schools. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 22 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $44,776. Students borrow a median of $25,174 to complete this degree. See the full neurosciences program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Wayne State University landed the #22 spot for neurosciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 90 neurosciences degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurosciences degree from Wayne State University earn around $55,469 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,689. See the full neurosciences program report for Wayne State University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University placed #23 among the best neurosciences schools. This large public university is located in the town of Mount Pleasant. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 33 neurosciences degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurosciences degree from Central Michigan University earn around $28,220 in the first couple years of their career. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the neurosciences program at Central Michigan University

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #24 for neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurosciences program make about $46,561 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,657. More information about a degree in neurosciences from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Eastern Michigan University came in at #25 for neurosciences this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 15 neurosciences degrees were awarded at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent year. Neurosciences graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $47,887 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,781. See the full neurosciences program report for Eastern Michigan University

Rest of the Top 29 Neurosciences Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s neurosciences ranking:

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
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Dominican University
River Forest, IL
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 74 schools evaluated.

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