Best Neuroscience Schools Near Fort Dodge, IA (2026)

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

Fort Dodge, Iowa has 4 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs, with tuition ranging from $47,656 to $61,227 per year for indexed programs. Fort Dodge has a population of about 24,788. Median household income is $61,769 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $138,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Fort Dodge

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

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 42.9 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,386
Avg net price $18,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 68.3 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,901
Avg net price $29,127/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Simpson College

Indianola, IA 85.1 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
64.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,274
Avg net price $21,936/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,656
Out‑of‑state$47,656
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA 87.3 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,201
Avg net price $32,908/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Luther College

Decorah, IA 132.2 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,850
Avg net price $23,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 133.7 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,125
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 147.4 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 199

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Loras College

Dubuque, IA 178.1 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,289
Avg net price $20,716/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience Wages Near Fort Dodge

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,850
Biochemists and Biophysicists $101,090
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $91,690
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,060
Biological Technicians $48,050
Pharmacists $138,860
Biological Scientists, All Other $82,720
Psychologists, All Other $138,420

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.

Fort Dodge at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,788 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,769 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Fort Dodge, IA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Fort Dodge. The closest is Iowa State University in Ames, IA (42.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wartburg College (87.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles in Iowa are: Pharmacists ($138,860), Psychologists, All Other ($138,420), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($101,090). Wages for Fort Dodge workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ames instead of Fort Dodge?

Ames, IA is 43.6 miles from Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Fort Dodge’s median household income of $61,769 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Dodge while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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 Fort Dodge

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

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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