Best Neuroscience Schools Near Henderson, NV (2026)

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

Henderson, Nevada has 1 accredited school offering neuroscience programs. Henderson has a population of about 324,523. Median household income is $88,654 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $142,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Henderson

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

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 8.5 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,037
Avg net price $10,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV 357.1 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,614
Avg net price $15,927/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 121

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Neuroscience Wages Near Henderson

Henderson is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area (BLS area code 29820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $96,640 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,447
Biochemists and Biophysicists $69,220 NV statewide $69,082
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,970 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $101,766
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,690 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,527
Biological Technicians $51,680 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $51,577
Pharmacists $136,250 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $135,978
Biological Scientists, All Other $89,340 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $89,162
Psychologists, All Other $142,400 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $142,116

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.

Henderson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 324,523 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $88,654 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Henderson, NV?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Henderson. The closest is University of Nevada-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Nevada-Las Vegas (8.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles near Henderson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles near Henderson are: Psychologists, All Other ($142,400), Pharmacists ($136,250), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Las Vegas instead of Henderson?

North Las Vegas, NV is 19.1 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Henderson’s median household income of $88,654 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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 Henderson

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

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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