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What can you do with a Neuroscience Degree?

What can you do with a Neuroscience Degree?

According to Bellarmine University, neuroscience is a career field that attempts "to unravel the many mysteries of the nervous system. Studying how the nervous system works, develops, and malfunctions is the only way to discover if and how it can be repaired." Are you interested in the science of the brain? "This multidisciplinary major exists at the intersection of biology and psychology and contains many subfields within it."

Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. A Degree in Neuroscience is interdisciplinary and includes studies in fields including:
  • Anatomy
  • Behavioral functions
  • Biochemistry
  • Evolution
  • Genetics
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology of nervous systems
  • Biologically-styled robotics
  • Biologically-styled prosthetics
  • Psychiatric diseases

Jobs with this degree include:

  • Top Executive– plans strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. Median Annual Salary: $99,000.
  • Medical Scientist– Conducts research aimed at improving overall human health. Median Annual Salary: $95,000.
  • Postsecondary Teacher – instructs students in courses beyond the high school level. Median Annual Salary: $80,000.
  • Health Education Specialist- develops programs to teach people about conditions affecting well-being. Median Annual Salary: $60,000.
  • Community Health Worker- promotes wellness by helping people adopt healthy behaviors. Median Annual Salary: $46,000.

Is a Neuroscience Degree hard?

Students who appreciate a solid STEM education will especially enjoy this field of study.

GI BIll and Yellow Ribbon Program options to Earn a Degree in Neuroscience

Our list of GI Bill participating schools is below. Don't forget to explore your other military financial aid and veteran student financial aid opportunities. There is also help for military spouses who need scholarships and other financial aid.

Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience will help students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate relationships between the brain and human behavior. Students will solidify their core knowledge base of neuroscience and its related fields of study while exploring relevant emerging concepts and methodologies.

Graduates are likely to pursue careers degrees in health-related fields including mental health services or biomedical research. Graduates may also pursue advanced degrees in neuroscience or related disciplines.

Bellarmine University notes that this degree prepares students for graduate programs or careers "in research, medicine, rehabilitation, and clinical work related to nervous system function and dysfunction. In addition to foundational liberal arts and science classes like history, English literature, chemistry, biology, psychology, philosophy, and theology, neuroscience majors also have core classes. "

Master’s Degree in Neuroscience

A Master’s Degree in Neuroscience will allow students to delve deeper into the brain and human behavior. Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of neuroscience methods, theories, and findings.

Graduate students learn and test theories through scientific reasoning, laboratory experiences, and independent research. Additionally, students are expected to pick at least one specialty field of interest to demonstrate deep knowledge in one specific area of neuroscience. Successful graduate students will also fine-tune their research and communication skills.

GI Bill-Approved Schools And Yellow Ribbon Colleges with Degrees in Neuroscience

Ready to start your Degree in Neuroscience?  Check out these programs available at our partner schools:  

Kent State University

Offers a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, an MS in Neuroscience, and a Ph.D. Kent State University has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for CLEP exams. Kent State University is a MyCAA-approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

University of Arizona

Offers several Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience Degree options as well as a PhD in Neuroscience. University of Arizona is a GI Bill-approved school, offers credit for military experience and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. The University of Arizona is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Viterbo University

Offers a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. Viterbo University has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams, and is a MyCAA-approved school. Viterbo University is approved for Tuition Assistance, and Viterbo University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Loyola University Chicago

Offers two Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience degree options. Loyola also offers a Master of Science in Neuroscience. Loyola University-Chicago has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Loyola University-Chicago is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Offers a PhD in Neuroscience. UNLV has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. UNLV is a MyCAA-approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and UNLV is a Yellow Ribbon school.

University of Colorado Boulder

Offers a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Ph.D. in Psychology and Neuroscience. University of Colorado Boulder has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. University of Colorado Boulder is a Yellow Ribbon school, and the University of Colorado Boulder is a MyCAA-approved school.