by our College Data Analytics Team
[Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/neurosciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value neurosciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the neurosciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Bowdoin College earned the #1 spot for value among neurosciences schools in Maine. Set in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,832. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the neurosciences program here. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $43,373. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 7%.
Colby College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,600. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $46,772. That is a strong return on a $22,016 median debt. The acceptance rate is 7%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bates College earned it the #3 place for neurosciences. Set in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $66,590 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,226 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Bates College generally make around $43,933. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 13%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of New England earned it the #4 place for neurosciences. Located in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $44,210. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $26,838. Neurosciences graduates of University Of New England earn a median of $65,711 early in their careers. Set against $26,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New England admits about 92% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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