Best Neuroscience Schools Near Danbury, CT (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Danbury, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs, with tuition ranging from $10,931 to $32,741 per year for indexed programs. Danbury has a population of about 86,086. Median household income is $83,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $141,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Danbury

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer neuroscience programs near Danbury, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Danbury city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Danbury. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 17.2 miles from Danbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,059
Avg net price $46,174/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 20.2 miles from Danbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,794
Avg net price $48,095/yr
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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Yale University

New Haven, CT 28.9 miles from Danbury
  • 4 year
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,533
Avg net price $23,777/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Trinity College

Hartford, CT 46.9 miles from Danbury
  • 4 year
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,779
Avg net price $34,832/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 69.1 miles from Danbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 202

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Connecticut College

New London, CT 70.7 miles from Danbury
  • 4 year
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,001
Avg net price $36,175/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut neuroscience page.

Neuroscience Wages Near Danbury

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $116,990
Biochemists and Biophysicists $132,670
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists N/A
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $96,470
Biological Technicians $62,360
Pharmacists $141,290
Biological Scientists, All Other $111,940
Psychologists, All Other $125,020

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Danbury at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 86,086 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $83,422 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Danbury, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Danbury. The closest is Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT (17.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stony Brook University (38.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles in Connecticut are: Pharmacists ($141,290), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($132,670), Psychologists, All Other ($125,020). Wages for Danbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelton instead of Danbury?

Shelton, CT is 18.5 miles from Danbury and has its own set of local neuroscience programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Danbury an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Danbury’s median household income of $83,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danbury while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Danbury

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Danbury:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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