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#1

#1 Best College for Neurobiology and Behavior in the U.S.

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$51,778
#2

#2 Best College for Neurobiology and Behavior in the U.S.

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 252 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

60

SAT Score

1,110–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$53,530
#3

#3 Best College for Neurobiology and Behavior in the U.S.

Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX

Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 79 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,040–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$51,025
#4

#4 Best College for Neurobiology and Behavior in the U.S.

La Sierra University
Riverside, CA

Each year, La Sierra University grants around 61 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$52,020
#5

#5 Best College for Neurobiology and Behavior in the U.S.

Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MA

At Bard College at Simon's Rock, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mathematics, and General. In fact, Bard College at Simon's Rock awards 7 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$51,849
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About Neurobiology and Behavior

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system in vertebrates and invertebrates as it relates to control of behavior. Includes instruction in neuronal systems and circuits, higher level studies of behavior and cognition, computational neurobiology, and behavioral manifestations of central nervous system diseases and disorders.

Students majoring in Neurobiology and Behavior can advance up to a Masters degree. On average, 81% percent of women and 19% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Neurobiology and Behavior is has the largest number of granted degrees in Michigan. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Neurobiology and Behavior is $42,090.

Popularity of Neurobiology and Behavior Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Majoring in Neurobiology and Behavior, your education can be applied to different careers. Neurobiology and Behavior majors go on to find jobs including Natural Sciences Managers and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Neurobiology and Behavior majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Scientists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Neurobiology and Behavior majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Neurobiology and Behavior majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
136
Female Students
110 (80%)
Male Students
26 (19%)

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