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2027 Best Value Neurobiology & Behavior Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,036 Avg Student Debt
$65,213 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Neurobiology & Behavior Badge [Neurobiology & Behavior](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/neurobiology-and-behavior/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for neurobiology & behavior students.

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Finding the Best Value Neurobiology & Behavior School for You

The neurobiology & behavior program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. To help, we created our Best Value Neurobiology & Behavior Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Neurobiology & Behavior Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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2027 Best Value Neurobiology & Behavior Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Neurobiology & Behavior Schools

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Leading the list is University Of California Irvine, our #1 best value for neurobiology & behavior in the United States. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, with out-of-state students paying around $46,640. Neurobiology & Behavior graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career neurobiology & behavior graduates make about $21,818. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.

2

University Of Michigan Dearborn is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurobiology & behavior, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. Typical student debt for neurobiology & behavior graduates is $26,516. Neurobiology & Behavior graduates of University Of Michigan Dearborn earn a median of $62,536 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.

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Grand Valley State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value neurobiology & behavior schools. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Students from in state pay about $15,502 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,946 to complete the neurobiology & behavior program here. Early-career neurobiology & behavior graduates make about $32,644. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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University Of Arizona is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurobiology & behavior, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Neurobiology & Behavior graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & behavior degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $25,460. Set against $21,754 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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Loyola University Chicago is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurobiology & behavior, landing the #5 spot this year. Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the neurobiology & behavior program here. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & behavior degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $26,251. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #6 position for value in neurobiology & behavior this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,678. Neurobiology & Behavior graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & behavior degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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