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2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

19 Ranked Colleges
163 Degrees Awarded
$37,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Neurobiology & Neurosciences is the 85th most popular major in the country with 10,508 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,081 neurobiology and neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,438 and $23,556 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 163 neurobiology and neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 21 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurobiology & Neurosciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #1 spot on the list. Cornell is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 6 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #7 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” 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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#1

Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware
#20 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delaware State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Delaware State University is located in Dover, Delaware and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

Del State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Del State are $11,726, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Del State Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#19 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a fairly large public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 1 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UMBC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMBC are $21,078.

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#3

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583.

Full Stony Brook University Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#6

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#16 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 2 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also took the #16 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#19 in overall quality

Rutgers University - Newark ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Newark, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Rutgers Newark also took the #19 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers Newark are $32,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#12 in overall quality

American University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

The American University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The American University are $35,524, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Pennsylvania Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#11

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

Penn State University Park also took the #17 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Penn State University Park are $38,728, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Pennsylvania State University - University Park Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#12

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Drexel University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Drexel, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

New York University

New York, New York
#11 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #13. NYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 3 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892.

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#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Columbia University in the City of New York is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 17 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Carnegie Mellon University Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#16

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Rochester did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Rochester is a fairly large school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 4 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree neurobiology students list, University of Rochester has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Rochester Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#17

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

Johns Hopkins not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#5 in overall quality

Georgetown University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown University are $53,591, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

Princeton University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

Princeton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470.

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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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