2026 Best Value Neurosciences Schools in Minnesota
[Neurosciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/neurobiology-and-neurosciences/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 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value neurosciences schools.
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2026 Best Value Neurosciences Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in neurosciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Neurosciences Schools
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools in Minnesota. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,124 to complete the neurosciences program here. Neurosciences graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $28,441 early in their careers. Set against $23,124 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Hamline University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value neurosciences schools. Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,004. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from Hamline University generally make around $48,679. Set against $25,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Macalester College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in neurosciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,104. Typical student debt for neurosciences graduates is $24,177. Neurosciences graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $45,450 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 28%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of St Thomas Minnesota one of the best values for neurosciences. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $54,398 in tuition and fees. Neurosciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, neurosciences degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $36,059. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of St Thomas Minnesota admits about 85% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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