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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurobiology & Neurosciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

17 Ranked Colleges
111 Degrees Awarded
$34,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 10,508 people earned their degree in neurobiology and neurosciences, making the major the 85th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, neurobiology and neurosciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $31,248 and had an average of $22,201 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,603 neurobiology and neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,225 and $19,525 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 111 neurobiology and neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in neurobiology and neurosciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality neurobiology and neurosciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the neurobiology and neurosciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurobiology & Neurosciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurobiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurobiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wake Forest University, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216.

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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

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#7

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

Augusta University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 3 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Augusta University also made our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712.

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#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#14 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full West Virginia University Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 3 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Neurobiology & Neurosciences at UK

#11

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#17 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099.

Full Ole Miss Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

#9 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UAB is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188.

Read full report on Neurobiology & Neurosciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees to qualified students.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

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#14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. VCU is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 2 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Georgia State University is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 6 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also took the #15 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s neurobiology students in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took the #5 spot in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Neurobiology & Neurosciences at Tulane

#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#7 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Neurobiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 9 doctorate’s neurobiology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurobiology students whose families make $48-$75k list, U Miami has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Miami Neurobiology & Neurosciences Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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