Best Neuroscience Schools Near Bloomsburg, PA (2026)

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

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs, with tuition ranging from $43,496 to $83,756 per year for indexed programs. Bloomsburg has a population of about 12,906. Median household income is $49,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $138,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Bloomsburg

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

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 22.5 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
67.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,807
Avg net price $40,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA 26.1 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,723
Avg net price $28,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA 32.9 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,210
Avg net price $19,140/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA 33.8 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,454
Avg net price $27,743/yr
Tuition
In‑state$43,496
Out‑of‑state$43,496
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA 34.5 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,498
Avg net price $23,093/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 46.5 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA 50.0 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,652
Avg net price $32,568/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, PA 56.8 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,460
Avg net price $18,659/yr
Tuition
In‑state$46,314
Out‑of‑state$46,314
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience Wages Near Bloomsburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,190
Biochemists and Biophysicists $134,090
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $91,870
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $85,970
Biological Technicians $54,950
Pharmacists $138,160
Biological Scientists, All Other $100,780
Psychologists, All Other $95,650

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.

Bloomsburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,906 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,096 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Bloomsburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Bloomsburg. The closest is Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA (22.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is King’s College (34.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Pharmacists ($138,160), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($134,090), Biological Scientists, All Other ($100,780). Wages for Bloomsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shamokin instead of Bloomsburg?

Shamokin, PA is 15.7 miles from Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Bloomsburg’s median household income of $49,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Bloomsburg

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

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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