Best Neuroscience Schools Near Columbus, IN (2026)

Columbus, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs, with tuition ranging from $10,762 to $74,320 per year for indexed programs. Columbus has a population of about 51,970. In the Columbus, IN metro area, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $137,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Neuroscience Schools to Columbus

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer neuroscience programs near Columbus, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Columbus 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 Columbus. 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

Franklin College

Franklin, IN 19.9 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,376
Avg net price $22,855/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN 32.5 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,742
Avg net price $16,264/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 192

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 41.3 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 204

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN 58.4 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
68.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,527
Avg net price $22,264/yr
Tuition
In‑state$59,070
Out‑of‑state$59,070
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN 59.8 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,596
Avg net price $7,888/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Earlham College

Richmond, IN 68.5 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,797
Avg net price $24,714/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,930
Out‑of‑state$53,930
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN 99.5 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,424
Avg net price $14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 198

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN 121.9 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,770
Avg net price $18,499/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,172
Out‑of‑state$44,172
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Neuroscience Wages Near Columbus

Columbus is part of the Columbus, IN metro area (BLS area code 18020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,110 IN statewide $87,215
Biochemists and Biophysicists N/A IN statewide
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $97,460 Columbus, IN $104,796
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,130 IN statewide $89,387
Biological Technicians $58,790 IN statewide $63,215
Pharmacists $137,330 Columbus, IN $147,667
Biological Scientists, All Other $84,570 IN statewide $90,935
Psychologists, All Other $123,640 IN statewide $132,946

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.


Columbus at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Columbus, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Columbus. The closest is Franklin College in Franklin, IN (19.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana University-Southeast (59.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles near Columbus?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles near Columbus are: Pharmacists ($137,330), Psychologists, All Other ($123,640), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Seymour instead of Columbus?

Seymour, IN is 18.0 miles from Columbus 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.

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 Columbus

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

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.