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2026 Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges in the United States
413 Neurobiology & Neurosciences Degrees Awarded
$41,981 Avg Early-Career Salary

Neurobiology & Neurosciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for neurobiology & neurosciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Neurobiology & Neurosciences in Virginia

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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Washington And Lee University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences. Set in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Washington And Lee University graduates 94% of students within six years. Washington And Lee University awarded about 23 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $76,810 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,074 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences from Washington And Lee University

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College Of William And Mary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 73 neurobiology & neurosciences students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $34,496 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,378. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for College Of William And Mary

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Students looking for a strong neurobiology & neurosciences program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 222 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the neurobiology & neurosciences program make about $29,081 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Get the full neurobiology & neurosciences details for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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George Mason University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best neurobiology & neurosciences schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 74 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their neurobiology & neurosciences degree from George Mason University earn around $27,859 in the first couple years of their career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for George Mason University

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Students looking for a strong neurobiology & neurosciences program will find one at Christopher Newport University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. Christopher Newport University awarded about 21 neurobiology & neurosciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Christopher Newport University generally make around $41,656. Students borrow a median of $25,094 to complete this degree. See the full neurobiology & neurosciences program report for Christopher Newport University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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