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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurobiology & Neurosciences

100 Ranked Colleges
713 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 10,508 people earned their degree in neurobiology and neurosciences, making the major the 85th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, neurobiology and neurosciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $31,248 and had an average of $22,201 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 713 neurobiology and neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 100 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in neurobiology and neurosciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great neurobiology and neurosciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the neurobiology and 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 Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree neurobiology students.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurobiology & Neurosciences

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Provo, Utah, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 100 schools in the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Francisco landed the #2 spot on the list. San Francisco, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSF, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSF are $28,092, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Out of the 100 schools in the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #3 spot on the list. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#23 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 11 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

Full UW - Madison Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#7

Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware

Delaware State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Dover, Delaware, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Del State are $11,726.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #9. Iowa is a large school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 6 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

Full Iowa Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#10

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Utah Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#11

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas

Baylor College of Medicine landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Baylor College of Medicine is a small school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor College of Medicine are $28,375, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

With a ranking of #12, Loyola University Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate list. Loyola Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Chicago are $19,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Loyola Chicago Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#13

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Top 25% in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

University of California - Los Angeles came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of California - Los Angeles is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 5 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree neurobiology students list, UCSD has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCSD Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

Iowa State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #17, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate list. UC is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. IUPUI is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis are $26,013.

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#19

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#21 in overall quality

Cornell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #19. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree neurobiology students list, Cornell has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. UNR is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Augusta University is a public institution located in Augusta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Central Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359.

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#24

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Temple University is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236.

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#25

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #25. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wazzu Neurobiology & 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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