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65 Best Diploma Life Sciences Universities in the USA

Compare 86 programs at 65 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

65 universities · ranked best first

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1
UM University of Missouri-Columbia logo

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1839

US #22 QS World #541 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,268/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,403
Students
23,929
2
DU Drexel University logo

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$38,509/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$84,648
Students
13,233
3
LU Lehigh University logo

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1865

US #29 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,931/yr
Admission rate
26%
Earnings (10yr)
$105,584
Students
5,898
4
TU Temple University logo

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$28,198/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,727
Students
20,970
5
UA University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #39 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,674/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,979
Students
42,537
6
AS Arizona State University Campus Immersion logo

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$14,967/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,668
Students
64,674
7
UC University of Cincinnati-Main Campus logo

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
8
SA Southern Adventist University logo

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
9
UW University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1848

US #44 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$17,354/yr
Admission rate
45%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,792
Students
36,902
10
UP University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus logo

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
11
UF University of Florida logo

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida · Public University · Est. 1853

US #47 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$6,541/yr
Admission rate
24%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,588
Students
35,629
12
TA Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,315/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,097
Students
59,615
13
UP University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,699/yr
Admission rate
5%
Earnings (10yr)
$111,371
Students
10,650
14
OU Ohio University-Main Campus logo

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
15
NU Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,167/yr
Admission rate
8%
Earnings (10yr)
$89,363
Students
9,201
16
BU Boston University logo

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,402/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$83,238
Students
18,248
17
WS Washington State University logo

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington · Public University · Est. 1959

US #75 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,971/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,905
Students
21,099
18
NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh logo

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1887

US #76 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,303/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,758
Students
27,371
19
UW University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1885

US #81 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,014/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,990
Students
16,758
20
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

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
21
UM The University of Montana logo

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
22
GM George Mason University logo

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
23
UA University of Alaska Anchorage logo

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
24
MS Missouri State University-Springfield logo

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1905

US #125 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,613/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,827
Students
13,313

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 diploma Life Sciences universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Missouri-Columbia, Drexel University, Lehigh University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study diploma 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 diploma 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 diploma Life Sciences universities in the USA

This page lists diploma 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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