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2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

17 Ranked Colleges
101 Degrees Awarded
$34,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Neurosciences is the 93rd most popular major in the country with 9,329 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 2,086 neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 101 neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in neurosciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent neurosciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the neurosciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also took the #2 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northwestern Neurosciences Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, UChicago has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Chicago Neurosciences Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Neurosciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Neurosciences at U-M

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UIUC also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Neurosciences at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#6

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#6 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 4 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338.

Full IU Bloomington Neurosciences Report

#13 in overall quality

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

IUPUI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis are $26,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full IUPUI Neurosciences Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Neurosciences at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#11 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Illinois at Chicago Neurosciences Report

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Wayne State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Neurosciences at Wayne State

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Case Western Reserve University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Case Western is located in Cleveland, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Case Western has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western are $47,958.

Read full report on Neurosciences at Case Western Reserve University

#12

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

Central Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Central Michigan University is a fairly large public school situated in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It awarded 1 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Central Michigan has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Neurosciences at Central Michigan

#13

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#15 in overall quality

University of Toledo came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Toledo, Ohio, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Toledo, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067.

Read more about Neurosciences at University of Toledo

#7 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644.

Full UC Neurosciences Report

#15

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

Michigan State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Michigan State University is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State Neurosciences Report

#14 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Kent State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Neurosciences at Kent State University at Kent

#17

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Loyola University Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Loyola Chicago has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Loyola Chicago Neurosciences Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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