by our College Data Analytics Team
[Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/neurosciences/) 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for neurosciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in neurosciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Rice University tops our 2027 list of the best value neurosciences schools in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $11,904. Neurosciences graduates of Rice University earn a median of $75,299 early in their careers. Set against $11,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 8%.
The University Of Texas At El Paso is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #2 spot this year. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. Students from in state pay about $9,544 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $19,819 in student loans. Neurosciences graduates of The University Of Texas At El Paso earn a median of $48,335 early in their careers. Set against $19,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At El Paso admits about 100% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in neurosciences will find it at The University Of Texas At San Antonio, which ranked #3. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $23,312. Neurosciences graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $55,876. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for neurosciences. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,754 to complete the neurosciences program here. Neurosciences graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $25,460 early in their careers. Set against $21,754 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #6 for value in neurosciences this year. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $19,611 in student loans. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $25,395. That is a strong return on a $19,611 median debt. The University Of Texas At Dallas admits about 65% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #7 among the best values for neurosciences. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $23,612 in student loans. Neurosciences graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $34,820 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #8 spot for neurosciences value this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%.
Trinity University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,676. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Trinity University generally make around $57,496. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
Parker University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Dallas, Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $26,904. Students borrow a median of $23,988 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Parker University generally make around $46,758. Set against $23,988 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Texas Christian University came in at #11 for value in neurosciences this year. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. In-state tuition and fees average $61,740. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $22,960. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $60,035. Set against $22,960 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Baylor University landed the #12 spot for neurosciences value this year. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Neurosciences graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $24,100 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.
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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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