by our College Data Analytics Team
[Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/neurosciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for neurosciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in neurosciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Rice University tops our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $11,904. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $75,299. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. Rice University admits about 8% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in neurosciences will find it at The University Of Texas At El Paso, which ranked #2. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Students borrow a median of $19,819 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, 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%.
Arizona State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $55,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned it the #4 place for neurosciences. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $49,955. That is a strong return on a $23,312 median debt. The University Of Texas At San Antonio admits about 87% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Arizona earned it the #5 place for neurosciences. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $25,460. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #6 for value in neurosciences this year. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Students borrow a median of $19,611 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas generally make around $25,395. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Dallas admits about 65% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #7 for value in neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $23,612. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $34,820. 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 landed the #8 spot for neurosciences value this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Neurosciences graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.
Trinity University earned the #9 position for value in neurosciences this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,676. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the neurosciences program here. Neurosciences graduates of Trinity University earn a median of $57,496 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 26% of applicants are accepted.
Parker University came in at #10 for value in neurosciences this year. Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,904. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $23,988 in student loans. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $46,758. Set against $23,988 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Baylor University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the neurosciences program here. Neurosciences graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $24,100 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
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