1,361 Best Bachelor's Life Sciences Universities in the USA

Compare 3,659 programs at 1,361 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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how we rank

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1860

US #97 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,151/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $61,251
Students: 30,594

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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,690/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $104,043
Students: 15,995

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The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $16,784/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $44,511
Students: 7,488

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George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1957

US #100 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $17,915/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $76,343
Students: 27,752

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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #101 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,237/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $51,815
Students: 3,103

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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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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1878

US #103 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,595/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $51,513
Students: 18,397

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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1883

US #104 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,551/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $63,552
Students: 9,981

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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 Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1912

US #106 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $12,397/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $48,458
Students: 12,701

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Portland State University

Portland, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1946

US #107 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,552/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,906
Students: 13,182

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University of California-Davis

Davis, California · Public University · Est. 1905

US #108 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,741/yr
Admission rate: 42%
Earnings (10yr): $80,838
Students: 32,253

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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1842

US #109 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $26,780/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $99,980
Students: 8,818

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Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1886

US #110 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,194/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $51,532
Students: 10,780

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1969

US #111 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,749/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $54,501
Students: 11,635

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University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1872

US #112 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,249/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $50,632
Students: 9,770

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · Public University · Est. 1963

US #113 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $10,411/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $58,308
Students: 59,146

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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1890

US #114 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,860/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $91,885
Students: 7,569

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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1801

US #115 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,811/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $62,177
Students: 29,820

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Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1856

US #116 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,323/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $65,337
Students: 26,816

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1890

US #117 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,543/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $62,203
Students: 9,471

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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1899

US #118 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,158/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,384
Students: 22,903

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Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #119 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,604/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $64,010
Students: 30,743

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Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1889

US #120 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,253/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $71,513
Students: 23,300

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Life Sciences programmes report a median $29,995 two years after finishing, across 31 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $23,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for bachelor's Life Sciences universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Cornell University, The University of Montana. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study bachelor's Life Sciences 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 bachelor's Life Sciences 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 bachelor's Life Sciences universities in the USA

This page lists bachelor's Life Sciences 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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