Best Neuroscience Schools Near Lufkin, TX (2026)

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

Lufkin, Texas has 1 accredited school offering neuroscience programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $138,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Lufkin

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

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 106.9 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rice University

Houston, TX 117.8 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 8%
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,718
Avg net price $13,370/yr
Tuition
In‑state$64,144
Out‑of‑state$64,144
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX 118.1 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, TX 118.8 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
96.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,757
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  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Galveston, TX 138.9 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
97.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,961
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Baylor University

Waco, TX 141.9 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX 161.0 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,860
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 164.9 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience Wages Near Lufkin

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,470
Biochemists and Biophysicists $97,510
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,660
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,470
Biological Technicians $50,130
Pharmacists $138,260
Biological Scientists, All Other $80,870
Psychologists, All Other N/A

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.

Lufkin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,158 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,722 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Lufkin, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Lufkin. The closest is Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, LA (99.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Centenary College of Louisiana (99.4 miles).

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles in Texas are: Pharmacists ($138,260), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($97,510), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,660). Wages for Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?

Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin 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 Lufkin an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Lufkin

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

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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