2027 Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Maine
[Neurobiology & Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-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 neurobiology & neurosciences students.
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2027 Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in neurobiology & neurosciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools
Leading the list is Bowdoin College, our #1 best value for neurobiology & neurosciences in Maine. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. In-state tuition and fees average $67,832. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the neurobiology & neurosciences program here. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of $43,373 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 7% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Colby College one of the best values for neurobiology & neurosciences. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,600. Typical student debt for neurobiology & neurosciences graduates is $22,016. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of Colby College earn a median of $46,772 early in their careers. Set against $22,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 7% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Bates College one of the best values for neurobiology & neurosciences. Set in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,590. Typical student debt for neurobiology & neurosciences graduates is $12,226. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of Bates College earn a median of $43,933 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New England is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Biddeford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,210. Students borrow a median of $26,838 to complete the neurobiology & neurosciences program here. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of University Of New England earn a median of $65,711 early in their careers. Set against $26,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New England admits about 92% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 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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