Best Neuroscience Schools Near Chesapeake, VA (2026)

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

Chesapeake, Virginia has 4 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs, with tuition ranging from $16,828 to $51,038 per year for indexed programs. Chesapeake has a population of about 251,153. Median household income is $94,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $136,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Chesapeake

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

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA 28.6 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,509
Avg net price $23,015/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,828
Out‑of‑state$31,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 26

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

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA 46.6 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,490
Avg net price $19,096/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,914
Out‑of‑state$51,038
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 55

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

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#3

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 87.4 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,128
Avg net price $23,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA 98.9 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,448
Avg net price $27,866/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 153.0 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,863
Avg net price $21,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 158.6 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,343
Avg net price $17,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA 189.0 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
74.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,810
Avg net price $23,781/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA 230.7 miles from Chesapeake
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,698
Avg net price $24,953/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 153

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience Wages Near Chesapeake

Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $93,620 VA statewide $95,628
Biochemists and Biophysicists $105,780 VA statewide $108,049
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $91,010 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $92,962
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,260 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $79,939
Biological Technicians $48,600 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $49,642
Pharmacists $136,280 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $139,203
Biological Scientists, All Other $90,020 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $91,951
Psychologists, All Other $135,470 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $138,376

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.

Chesapeake at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 251,153 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $94,189 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited neuroscience schools are near Chesapeake, VA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Chesapeake. The closest is Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA (28.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Randolph-Macon College (98.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles near Chesapeake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles near Chesapeake are: Pharmacists ($136,280), Psychologists, All Other ($135,470), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($105,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Portsmouth instead of Chesapeake?

Portsmouth, VA is 12.0 miles from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Chesapeake’s median household income of $94,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Chesapeake

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

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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