### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Neuroscience is a valuable choice and generally an obligatory first step for students coveting to begin a career as a neurologist, a neurosurgeon, or a mri technologist. Interestingly, neuroscience is a fairly common choice ranking as the 65th most popular major. Last year, there were 7,395 neuroscience degrees conferred. In-state tuition for neuroscience at private schools is, on average, 3.9 times more costly than their public rivals.

 There are 234 colleges that offer neuroscience. This number of universities is fairly average in terms of the number of institutions which offer each degree. If you are looking to immerse yourself with other neuroscience majors, consider looking at schools in Pennsylvania which have the most undergrads admitted to neuroscience annually. More generally, the top region to get a degree in neuroscience is in the Great Lakes region with [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor), [Michigan State University](/colleges/michigan-state-university), and [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the top conference to major in neuroscience is the Big Ten Conference with [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor), [Michigan State University](/colleges/michigan-state-university), and [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best college for neuroscience is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). You might also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively best school does not mean it is the best school for you. There might be tons more factors to weigh when selecting school. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would sway one's inclinations of where to go to college. Here at Authority, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which neuroscience university is home to the top college campus, the answer is [Northeastern University](/colleges/northeastern-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which university is home to the finest campus, we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more in order to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our comprehensive list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our selection for the university with the best student life for neuroscience is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top recommendations. Many of our picks might surprise you.

 If cost is a major factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspappears to be the most expensive school for neuroscience, at least regarding out of state attendance. We have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the price tag at [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may be interested to know that neuroscience is the 13th most expensive degree in the United States, with an average associated cost of $54,300. On a broader scale, the most costly state for neuroscience on our list is Oregon demonstrated by a tuition of $58,130 at the main university in Oregon Reed College. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for neuroscience is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Connecticut College](/colleges/connecticut-college) with a cost of $56,540, [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college) with a cost of $57,640, and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112.

 Our cheapest region for neuroscience is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Colorado State University-Fort Collins](/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins) with a cost of $28,147, [The University of Montana](/colleges/the-university-of-montana) with a cost of $24,144, and [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790. On the bright side, the most affordable university for neuroscience is [Binghamton University](/colleges/binghamton-university). Authority's full list of the most affordable schools can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay around $12,500 for a degree in neuroscience. The cost increases by a lot to a median of $30,700 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the college with the best value for neuroscience: [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). On this page you will see our comprehensive list on the schools we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. That being said, this section is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for neuroscience students can cover a wide range, but two years after leaving college students will typically earn around $46,100. There is much variation in pay; top positions can experience pay up to $80,700. Even right out of school, the minimum earning positions within the neuroscience field earn $26,100, which could be worse. The top earning grads from neuroscience graduated from [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of neuroscience sits quite high, being within the 85th percentile of all majors. The school with the most composite diversity for neuroscience is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Neuroscience major only is in the 14th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is greater than financial diversity, ranking in the 77th percentile. White students make up the largest proportion at 53% of those studying neuroscience. Additionally, 64% of scholars pursuing a neuroscience degree are women.

 The median rating for neuroscience professors is 3.5 stars, which is 12% below the average across all majors; this is a subpar ranking. If you are looking for the most popular neuroscience professor in the country, take a look at Bradley Cooke from [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university). This might come as a shock, but the best ranked neuroscience instructors according to students are at [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university). As we consider data beyond just rankings it becomes clear that the college possessing the best professors for neuroscience is [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/colleges/massachusetts-institute-of-technology). You can find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the top instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for neuroscience is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a detailed page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, here at Authority we hope you understand that approaching university through a lens only shaped by superlatives can cause problems. We encourage you to explore our more nuanced pages on individual topics and explore some of our insightful background pages on important details to think about as you continue your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Neuroscience is the 65th most popular degree in America, with 7,395 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #66 [Environmental Science](/rankings/best-colleges-for-environmental-science), and narrowly lost to #64 [Environmental Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-environmental-studies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 234 colleges across the nation, and is the 95th most widely offered degree. Given that neuroscience is offered at 63% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that 36% of colleges offering neuroscience are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most neuroscience graduates, largely led by [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Pennsylvania ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania) and [University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus](/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more neuroscience graduates than [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley), which graduated 263 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study neuroscience). More students studied neuroscience as a percentage of total students at [Johns Hopkins University](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Neuroscience is the 13th most expensive major in America, with a median cost of $54,318 among the top 50 programs.

 New England has the most expensive schools with high quality neuroscience programs led by [Connecticut College](/colleges/connecticut-college) with an annual cost of $56,540. Oregon is the most expensive state for neuroscience led by [Reed College](/colleges/reed-college).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 74.61% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 37.4% less than your average private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for neuroscience is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), which is the 3rd most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, but it's ranked 66th for its neuroscience program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable school, [Binghamton University](/colleges/binghamton-university)  could be right for you, ranked #5 with an in-state cost of just $7,070. Another more affordable choice would be #18, [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison) in Dane County, WI with a cost of $9,273 for in-state students and $36,333 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Enrolling in college is a major investment for most students. It is important to make sure you enlarge your earning potential. We wish for the following job placement and income stats to guide you in making a well informed decision when choosing your focus.

 The average Neuroscience student takes home a starting salary of $30,242 per year (bottom 22%). Further into their careers, they can take home up to $80,697 to as little as $26,054, but average near $46,149. For context, that is 19% greater than the American average.

 The most common work title for a Neuroscience graduate is Sales Specialist, which by and large earn close to $32,000; next are Analyst and Certified Nursing Assistant, which predominantly earn more or less $54,000 and $22,000 respectively.

 New England has the highest grossing Neuroscience graduates. The best paid state for Neuroscience graduates is ME. Northeast 10 Conference has the most well paid Neuroscience graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Neuroscience: Median Professor Rating: 3.5 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors frequently have a severe impact your college experience, regardless of your primary focus. A thought-provoking instructor could help a student find their passion and set one up for future success. Conversely, an unpleasant professor can bring undesirable aggravation or even worse... fail you!

 Neuroscience professors, disappointingly, only have a median student rating of 3.5 out of 5, which puts them in the lower 4% in the US based on overall professor effectivness. For context a 3.5 rating is 12.5% lower than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Neuroscience professors just surpassed those from ["Geological Engineering"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-geological-engineering), whereas ["Chinese Language and Literature"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-chinese-language-and-literature)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Neuroscience.

 Now for some statistics about Neuroscience professors. Colleges located in large citys tend to have the best Neuroscience professors. The Sun Belt Conference has the highest rated Neuroscience professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated Neuroscience professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Neuroscience professors than private schools. Finally, Georgia has the highest rated Neuroscience professors in the United States.

 Bradley Cooke, instructor at [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university)&nbspin Atlanta, GA is the most popular Neuroscience professor in the United States. Elliott Albers, instructor at [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university)&nbspin Atlanta, GA is the highest rated Neuroscience professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is an awfully meaningful time in one's life; it's an occasion for individual progress and expansion. Scholars attempt to ascertain who they can be and build many of the requisite skills to become a thriving member of society. But growth is not exclusively found in a classroom environment - the conversations one has with her classmates, the nugget of wisdom learned from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different vantage point. As such, attending a diverse college vastly enriches what you gain from your time spent at college.

 Neuroscience is a more ethnically diverse major than average\*. 53% of the United States' Neuroscience majors are white students, followed by asian students (20%), latino students (11%), and students of other races\*\*(11%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspin Cambridge, MA.

 Moreover, Neuroscience significatly skews female, with 64% of students majoring in Neuroscience identifying as women. [Claremont McKenna College](/colleges/claremont-mckenna-college) in Claremont, CA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another critical type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Unfortunately, Neuroscience is less socioeconomically diverse than 86% of focuses in America. 34% of its majors come from households that make above $110,000 per year, 16% are from middle income families, and 21% grew up in families with a sub $30,000 income. [Allegheny College](/colleges/allegheny-college) has the most fiscally diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall GA is the most diverse state for Neuroscience. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the University Athletic Association is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 20%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 53%
* Other: 11%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 36%
* Female: 64%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 21%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 34%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 52%
* Out of State: 40%
* International: 9%


2023 Neuroscience Salary

There are about 17,235 students enrolled in Neuroscience in the USA.

SALARY