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

193

University of Houston

Houston, Texas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #193 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,276/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $62,377
Students: 38,380

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194

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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195

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #195 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,371/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $59,209
Students: 7,240

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196

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island · Private University · Est. 1765

US #196 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,184/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $93,487
Students: 7,226

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197

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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198

Stanford University

Stanford, California · Private University · Est. 1885

US #198 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $124,080
Students: 7,554

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199

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, California · Public University · Est. 1949

US #199 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,440/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $64,403
Students: 35,924

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200

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York · Private University · Est. 1935

US #200 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $34,176/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $69,039
Students: 6,488

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201

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1881

US #201 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,775/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $56,733
Students: 4,440

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202

Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,104/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $65,793
Students: 14,785

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203

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #203 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,499/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $53,263
Students: 14,451

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204

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,892/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $78,354
Students: 7,277

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205

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1848

US #205 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,314/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $50,994
Students: 21,473

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206

Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #206 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $44,338/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $85,569
Students: 10,512

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207

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #207 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,051/yr
Earnings (10yr): $26,223
Students: 7,868

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208

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,846/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $91,565
Students: 7,208

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209

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1894

US #209 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,000/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $61,408
Students: 2,813

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210

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1874

US #210 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,054/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $54,458
Students: 4,205

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211

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1930

US #211 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,638/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,914
Students: 17,514

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212

San Jose State University

San Jose, California · Public University · Est. 1857

US #212 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,760/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $78,988
Students: 27,601

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213

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,282/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $60,823
Students: 4,146

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214

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine · Public University · Est. 1878

US #214 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,596/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $49,958
Students: 4,222

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215

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1893

US #215 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,522/yr
Earnings (10yr): $39,095
Students: 2,026

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216

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1885

US #216 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,182/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $78,198
Students: 5,955

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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 Houston, Ferris State University, Nova Southeastern University. 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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