138 Best Associate's Science Universities in the USA

Compare 195 programs at 138 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1853

US #1 QS World #123 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,786/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $86,182
Students: 7,857

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1787

US #45 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,434/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $66,125
Students: 20,370

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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #46 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,339/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $60,409
Students: 45,638

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Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,637/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $52,581
Students: 19,633

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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #67 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,787/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $45,388
Students: 19,320

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,946/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $46,600
Students: 9,052

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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,415/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $49,500
Students: 6,762

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University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr): $51,871
Students: 7,212

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1842

US #105 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,756/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $100,423
Students: 6,938

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $15,489/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $44,792
Students: 17,244

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1870

US #133 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,079/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $71,530
Students: 11,737

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,357/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,813
Students: 50,012

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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, New Hampshire · Public University · Est. 1866

US #143 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $23,805/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $66,479
Students: 11,261

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Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1918

US #149 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,940/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $51,833
Students: 13,988

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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,578/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $63,191
Students: 2,083

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Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1865

US #160 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,280/yr
Earnings (10yr): $49,774
Students: 4,562

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South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1881

US #173 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,841/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $55,070
Students: 9,198

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Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,755/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $59,058
Students: 1,632

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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1884

US #194 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $8,624/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $54,735
Students: 8,106

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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1829

US #197 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $34,906/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $76,571
Students: 13,215

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Graduates of Science programmes report a median $35,060 two years after finishing, across 255 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $23,350.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for associate's Science universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Washington University in St Louis, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Southern Adventist University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study associate's Science universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying associate's Science universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About associate's Science universities in the USA

This page lists associate's Science universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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