by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value neurobiology & neurosciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the neurobiology & neurosciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Rice University the best value for a degree in neurobiology & neurosciences in Texas. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Typical student debt for neurobiology & neurosciences graduates is $11,904. Early-career neurobiology & neurosciences graduates make about $75,299. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At El Paso earned it the #2 place for neurobiology & neurosciences. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,544, compared with $25,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for neurobiology & neurosciences graduates is $19,819. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $48,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value neurobiology & neurosciences schools. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,312 to complete the neurobiology & neurosciences program here. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,312 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Students looking for strong value in neurobiology & neurosciences will find it at The University Of Texas At Dallas, which ranked #4. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. Students from in state pay about $14,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Students borrow a median of $19,611 to complete the neurobiology & neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas generally make around $25,395. That is a strong return on a $19,611 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value neurobiology & neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,612 to complete the neurobiology & neurosciences program here. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $34,820 early in their careers. Set against $23,612 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #6 position for value in neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Neurobiology & Neurosciences graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.
Trinity University came in at #7 for value in neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. In-state tuition and fees average $53,676. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the neurobiology & neurosciences program here. Early-career neurobiology & neurosciences graduates make about $57,496. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 26%.
Parker University came in at #8 for value in neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Dallas, Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,904. Students borrow a median of $23,988 to complete the neurobiology & neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Parker University generally make around $46,758. That is a strong return on a $23,988 median debt.
Texas Christian University landed the #9 spot for neurobiology & neurosciences value this year. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,740. Typical student debt for neurobiology & neurosciences graduates is $22,960. Early-career neurobiology & neurosciences graduates make about $60,035. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Baylor University earned the #10 position for value in neurobiology & neurosciences this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Typical student debt for neurobiology & neurosciences graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, neurobiology & neurosciences degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $24,100. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 51%.
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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