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2026 Best Value Neurosciences Master’s Degree Schools

13 Colleges in the United States
$21,005 Avg Student Debt
$75,486 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Neurosciences Master's Degree Badge [Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/neurosciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 368 schools to find the best return on investment for neurosciences students.

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2026 Best Value Neurosciences Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in neurosciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Neurosciences Schools

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University Of California Irvine tops our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools in the United States. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from University Of California Irvine generally make around $21,818. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #2 place for neurosciences. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Neurosciences graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $55,876 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Delaware is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Students borrow a median of $25,024 to complete the neurosciences program here. Neurosciences graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $31,854 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,024 median debt. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.

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Ohio State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $22,286. Neurosciences graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $29,638 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Dallas earned it the #5 place for neurosciences. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,644, compared with $40,144 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,611 to complete the neurosciences program here. Neurosciences graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $25,395 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #6 position for value in neurosciences this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the neurosciences program here. Neurosciences graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $33,893 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants.

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University At Buffalo ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. That is a strong return on a $22,232 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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University Of California San Francisco earned the #8 position for value in neurosciences this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, University Of California San Francisco is a mid-sized public institution. Neurosciences graduates of University Of California San Francisco earn a median of $118,532 early in their careers.

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Parker University
Dallas, TX

Parker University placed #9 among the best values for neurosciences. Located in the city of Dallas, Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $26,904 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,988 to complete the neurosciences program here. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $46,758. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University placed #10 among the best values for neurosciences. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $14,357. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $74,578. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University placed #11 among the best values for neurosciences. Set in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,642. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $67,369. That is a strong return on a $21,577 median debt. The acceptance rate is 22%.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $79,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 13%.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #13 among the best values for neurosciences. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $31,546. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.

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Albert Einstein College Of Medicine earned the #14 position for value in neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Bronx, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit university. Neurosciences graduates of Albert Einstein College Of Medicine earn a median of $75,053 early in their careers.

Other Neurosciences Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Neurosciences rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Neurosciences
Associate's Degrees in Neurosciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Neurosciences
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 368 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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