18 Best Public Professional Neuroscience Universities in the USA

Compare 23 programs at 18 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1855

US #2 QS World #158 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,680/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $67,253
Students: 40,922

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1766

US #6 QS World #217 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,406/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $74,479
Students: 37,751

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University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1881

US #15 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,097/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 19,835

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University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1839

US #22 QS World #541 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,268/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $63,403
Students: 23,929

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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $28,198/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $63,727
Students: 20,970

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University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #39 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,674/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $59,979
Students: 42,537

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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #46 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,339/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $60,409
Students: 45,638

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1817

US #53 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,138/yr
Admission rate: 16%
Earnings (10yr): $83,648
Students: 34,177

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University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1952

US #66 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,798/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 2,432

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University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 2017

US #71 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,403/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 1,525

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University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, Connecticut · Public University

US #73 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,875/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 733

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University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1967

US #78 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 454

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University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1856

US #79 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,678/yr
Admission rate: 45%
Earnings (10yr): $82,860
Students: 30,760

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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #87 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,447/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $57,413
Students: 21,773

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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida · Public University · Est. 1961

US #162 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $8,752/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $56,746
Students: 23,757

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University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island · Public University · Est. 1892

US #169 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,440/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $69,743
Students: 13,381

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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 2022

US #340 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,699/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $52,416
Students: 9,210

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New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1881

US #384 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,504/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $84,276
Students: 9,019

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Graduates of Neuroscience programmes report a median $30,409 two years after finishing, across 77 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $22,927.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Professional Neuroscience universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Michigan State University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, University of Connecticut. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional Neuroscience universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Professional Neuroscience universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Professional Neuroscience universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional Neuroscience universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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