560 Best Master's Life Sciences Universities in the USA

Compare 1,643 programs at 560 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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121

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1871

US #122 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,209/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $58,191
Students: 28,677

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122

Florida International University

Miami, Florida · Public University · Est. 1965

US #123 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $9,288/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $60,249
Students: 39,508

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123

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, Oregon · Public University · Est. 2001

US #124 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,048/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $64,010
Students: 1,044

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124

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

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125

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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126

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas · Public University · Est. 1890

US #127 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,649/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $57,010
Students: 34,341

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127

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1983

US #128 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,974/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $68,740
Students: 22,170

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128

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1838

US #129 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,612/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $97,800
Students: 6,442

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129

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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130

University of Maine

Orono, Maine · Public University · Est. 1865

US #131 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,510/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $48,653
Students: 8,496

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131

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1908

US #132 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,767/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $41,544
Students: 7,961

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132

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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133

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1923

US #134 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,408/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $59,988
Students: 15,841

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134

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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135

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1898

US #136 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,915/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $92,538
Students: 17,326

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136

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1889

US #137 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,831/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $54,670
Students: 7,747

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137

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1903

US #138 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,273/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $53,562
Students: 12,568

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138

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1871

US #139 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,462/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $49,560
Students: 5,648

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139

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1932

US #140 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,610/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $51,658
Students: 17,674

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140

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1888

US #141 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,889/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $39,067
Students: 11,946

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141

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1869

US #142 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,297/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $53,390
Students: 8,494

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142

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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143

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1876

US #144 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,346/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $69,738
Students: 31,939

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144

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington · Public University · Est. 1893

US #145 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,193/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $62,569
Students: 13,544

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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 master's Life Sciences universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Arkansas, Florida International University, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists master'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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