1,384 Best Life Sciences Universities in the USA

Compare 7,040 programs at 1,384 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 7,040 Universities 1,384 Scholarships 428

1,384 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

169

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island · Public University · Est. 1892

US #169 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,440/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $69,743
Students: 13,381

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170

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1963

US #170 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,648/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $49,379
Students: 8,879

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171

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1789

US #171 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $11,655/yr
Admission rate: 15%
Earnings (10yr): $72,200
Students: 20,752

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172

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1891

US #172 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,965/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $48,160
Students: 14,062

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173

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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174

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1946

US #174 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,435/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $57,289
Students: 24,453

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175

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming · Public University · Est. 1886

US #175 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,599/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $56,880
Students: 7,944

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176

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, Nevada · Public University · Est. 1874

US #176 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,927/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $60,614
Students: 15,599

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177

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1892

US #177 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,597/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $55,874
Students: 10,035

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178

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1966

US #178 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,467/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $69,960
Students: 10,701

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179

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1906

US #179 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $10,990/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $43,889
Students: 12,155

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180

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1898

US #180 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,902/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,751
Students: 14,090

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181

Pennsylvania Western University

California, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #181 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,256/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $47,295
Students: 7,451

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182

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, Texas · Public University · Est. 1895

US #182 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,951/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $63,199
Students: 32,294

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183

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #183 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,564/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $75,790
Students: 32,952

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184

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas · Public University · Est. 1899

US #184 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,805/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $56,906
Students: 36,177

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185

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1900

US #185 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,530/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $47,089
Students: 12,428

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186

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1798

US #186 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,988/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $53,899
Students: 14,727

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187

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1791

US #187 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,343/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $62,472
Students: 11,743

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188

Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #188 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $27,290/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,157
Students: 2,603

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189

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #189 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,470/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $84,943
Students: 34,948

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190

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1821

US #190 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,759/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $70,920
Students: 2,951

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191

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington · Public University · Est. 1891

US #191 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,476/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $61,580
Students: 7,833

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192

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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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 life Sciences universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Rhode Island, University of South Alabama, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists 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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