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102 Best Neuroscience Universities in the United States

Of the 102 Neuroscience universities in the United States, University of Chicago ranks highest at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Yale University (QS World #16) and Duke University (QS World #26) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 118 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

16 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (University of Chicago) to #574 (Florida International University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Yale University is cited most (53,786,943 citations).

Public, private and where they are

100 are public and 2 private (98% public). By location, Connecticut (2), New York (1) and Texas (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Yale University, founded in 1701. Florida International University is the largest, with 54,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 91 bachelor's, 11 phd / doctorate and 5 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Neuroscience (115) and Cognitive Neuroscience (3). The usual length is 4 years and 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). State University of New York at Binghamton offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and Yale University the most at USD 64,000; the middle of the range is about USD 55,480. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Neuroscience in the United States?

University of Chicago (QS World #13), Yale University (QS World #16) and Duke University (QS World #26) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Neuroscience in the United States?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Neuroscience in the United States?

100 public and 2 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Neuroscience course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4–6 years the next most common.

When do Neuroscience courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Neuroscience courses in the United States?

State University of New York at Binghamton, with 4, ahead of Florida International University (3).

Earnings and debt behind a US degree

Tuition is only half of the decision. The US Department of Education publishes median earnings and median student debt for each individual degree programme, and our sister site TopUniversitiesUSA is built on that federal file.

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