by our College Data Analytics Team
[Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/neurosciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find the best return on investment for neurosciences students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the neurosciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Rice University, our #1 best value for neurosciences in Texas. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete the neurosciences program here. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $75,299. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%.
The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools. 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 neurosciences graduates is $19,819. 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%.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #3 spot this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,326, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $23,312. Neurosciences graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $49,955 early in their careers. Set against $23,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Dallas earned it the #4 place for neurosciences. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $19,611 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas generally make around $25,395. Set against $19,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
The University Of Texas At Austin is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $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 placed #6 among the best values for neurosciences. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete the neurosciences program here. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Trinity University earned the #7 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. Students from in state pay about $53,676 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the neurosciences program here. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $57,496. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 26%.
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Parker University earned the #8 position for value in neurosciences this year. Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Students from in state pay about $26,904 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $23,988. Neurosciences graduates of Parker University earn a median of $46,758 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Baylor University earned the #9 position for value in neurosciences this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career neurosciences graduates make about $24,100. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.