Best Neuroscience Schools Near Laurel, MS (2026)

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

Laurel, Mississippi has 1 accredited school offering neuroscience programs. Laurel has a population of about 17,129. Median household income is $37,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $133,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Laurel

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

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS 74.5 miles from Laurel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,848
Avg net price $26,034/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS 185.9 miles from Laurel
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Neuroscience Wages Near Laurel

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $54,040
Biochemists and Biophysicists N/A
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,000
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,830
Biological Technicians $56,930
Pharmacists $133,230
Biological Scientists, All Other $91,170
Psychologists, All Other $103,380

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.

Laurel at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,129 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $37,781 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Laurel, MS?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Laurel. The closest is Millsaps College in Jackson, MS (74.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Millsaps College (74.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles in Mississippi are: Pharmacists ($133,230), Psychologists, All Other ($103,380), Biological Scientists, All Other ($91,170). Wages for Laurel workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hattiesburg instead of Laurel?

Hattiesburg, MS is 28.7 miles from Laurel 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 Laurel an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Laurel’s median household income of $37,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurel while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Laurel

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

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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