Best Neuroscience Schools Near The Dalles, OR (2026)

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

The Dalles, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs. The Dalles has a population of about 15,973. Median household income is $62,830 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $165,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to The Dalles

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

Reed College

Portland, OR 70.6 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,927
Avg net price $33,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR 73.1 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
98.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,028
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  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 142.2 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,324
Avg net price $22,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience Wages Near The Dalles

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,030
Biochemists and Biophysicists N/A
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,350
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $100,820
Biological Technicians $52,190
Pharmacists $165,960
Biological Scientists, All Other $86,260
Psychologists, All Other $86,680

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.

The Dalles at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,973 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,830 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near The Dalles, OR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near The Dalles. The closest is Reed College in Portland, OR (70.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oregon Health & Science University (73.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles in Oregon are: Pharmacists ($165,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($134,350), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($111,030). Wages for The Dalles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Camas instead of The Dalles?

Camas, WA is 60.3 miles from The Dalles 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 The Dalles an affordable place to study neuroscience?

The Dalles’s median household income of $62,830 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in The Dalles while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 The Dalles

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

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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