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.
College Factual analyzed 10 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.
For return on investment in neurosciences, no school beat Rice University this year. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $75,299. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%.
A rank of #2 makes The University Of Texas At El Paso one of the best values for neurosciences. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $19,819. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $48,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At El Paso admits about 100% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Texas At San Antonio one of the best values for neurosciences. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. Students borrow a median of $23,312 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $49,955. That is a strong return on a $23,312 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes The University Of Texas At Dallas one of the best values for neurosciences. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,644, while out-of-state students pay about $40,144. Students borrow a median of $19,611 to complete the neurosciences program here. 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 is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $23,612. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $34,820. That is a strong return on a $23,612 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%.
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #6 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, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Neurosciences graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Trinity University placed #7 among the best values for neurosciences. Located in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,676. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the neurosciences program here. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $57,496. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
Parker University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,904. Students borrow a median of $23,988 to complete the neurosciences program here. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $46,758. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Texas Christian University placed #9 among the best values for neurosciences. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $60,035. Set against $22,960 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Christian University admits about 44% of applicants.
Baylor University placed #10 among the best values for neurosciences. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the neurosciences program here. Neurosciences graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $24,100 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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