2027 Best Value Neurosciences Schools in Minnesota
[Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/neurosciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for neurosciences students.
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2027 Best Value Neurosciences Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in neurosciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Neurosciences Schools
For return on investment in neurosciences, no school beat University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $23,124. Neurosciences graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $28,441 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,124 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Hamline University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $50,004 in tuition and fees. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. Neurosciences graduates of Hamline University earn a median of $48,679 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,530 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the neurosciences program here. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $36,059. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Students looking for strong value in neurosciences will find it at Macalester College, which ranked #4. Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,104. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $24,177 in student loans. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $45,450. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 28% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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