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Pennsylvania Private Master's Life Sciences Universities

Compare 52 programs at 18 universities in Pennsylvania — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

18 universities · ranked best first

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1
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
2
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
3
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
4
VU Villanova University logo

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
5
CM Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1900

US #151 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$31,944/yr
Admission rate
12%
Earnings (10yr)
$114,862
Students
7,304
6
SJ Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia logo

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,689/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,881
Students
4,948
7
US University of Scranton logo

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1888

US #238 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$32,568/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$74,652
Students
3,554
8
DU Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1878

US #251 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$37,730/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$74,742
Students
5,350
9
TJ Thomas Jefferson University logo

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1824

US #321 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,928/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$77,449
Students
3,755
10
MU Mercyhurst University logo

Mercyhurst University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1926

US #421 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$19,444/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$47,452
Students
2,191
11
SF Saint Francis University logo

Saint Francis University

Loretto, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1847

US #572 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$23,526/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,101
Students
1,557
12
AU Arcadia University logo

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1853

US #605 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$29,466/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,336
Students
1,948
13
CU Chatham University logo

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1869

US #607 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$29,954/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,410
Students
1,232
14
JC Juniata College logo

Juniata College

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1876

US #665 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$23,988/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,918
Students
1,191
15
CC Cedar Crest College logo

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1867

US #688 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,659/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,460
Students
834
16
BU Bucknell University logo

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1846

US #737 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$40,766/yr
Admission rate
29%
Earnings (10yr)
$93,807
Students
3,876
17
LV Lebanon Valley College logo

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1866

US #778 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$26,979/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,621
Students
1,684
18
KC Keystone College logo

Keystone College

La Plume, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1868

US #808 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$22,051/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,976
Students
771

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 private Master's Life Sciences universities in Pennsylvania?

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

How much does it cost to study private Master's Life Sciences universities in Pennsylvania?

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 private Master's Life Sciences universities in Pennsylvania?

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.

Why study in Pennsylvania?

Filtering by Pennsylvania keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Master's Life Sciences universities in Pennsylvania

This page lists private Master's Life Sciences universities in Pennsylvania 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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