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2027 Best Value Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools in the Great Lakes Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$21,196 Avg Student Debt
$72,871 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Neurobiology & Anatomy Badge [Neurobiology & Anatomy](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/neurobiology-and-anatomy/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong neurobiology & anatomy education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for neurobiology & anatomy students.

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2027 Best Value Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in neurobiology & anatomy, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Neurobiology & Anatomy Schools

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Leading the list is Purdue University Main Campus, our #1 best value for neurobiology & anatomy in the Great Lakes Region. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Typical student debt for neurobiology & anatomy graduates is $21,177. Neurobiology & Anatomy graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $37,612 early in their careers. Set against $21,177 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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University Of Chicago came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value neurobiology & anatomy schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. Typical student debt for neurobiology & anatomy graduates is $15,854. Neurobiology & Anatomy graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $37,246 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,854 median debt. University Of Chicago admits about 4% of applicants.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Michigan University earned it the #3 place for neurobiology & anatomy. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Neurobiology & Anatomy graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career neurobiology & anatomy graduates make about $28,220. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the best values for neurobiology & anatomy. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Neurobiology & Anatomy graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & anatomy degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $33,094. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.

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Northwestern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurobiology & anatomy, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Neurobiology & Anatomy graduates carry a median of $16,948 in student loans. Neurobiology & Anatomy graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $35,334 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 8%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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