261 Best Private Master's Science Universities in the USA

Compare 3,089 programs at 261 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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261 universities · ranked best first

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Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1950

US #935 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $2,835/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $46,989
Students: 55

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218

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1885

US #940 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $31,759/yr
Admission rate: 29%
Earnings (10yr): $75,217
Students: 1,359

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219

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York · Private University · Est. 1883

US #953 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $28,241/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $74,360
Students: 1,651

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220

Colgate University

Hamilton, New York · Private University · Est. 1819

US #1033 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,786/yr
Admission rate: 14%
Earnings (10yr): $85,139
Students: 3,180

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Prescott College

Prescott, Arizona · Private University · Est. 1966

US #1040 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $22,583/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $42,359
Students: 219

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222

Willamette University

Salem, Oregon · Private University · Est. 1842

US #1044 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,121/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $56,911
Students: 1,592

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223

Graceland University-Lamoni

Lamoni, Iowa · Private University · Est. 1895

US #1049 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $18,504/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $47,361
Students: 798

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224

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #1051 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $9,217/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $24,539
Students: 2,220

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225

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

Bayamón, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #1052 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $9,284/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $29,936
Students: 3,476

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226

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1950

US #1056 Admissions open

Net price: $13,090/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Students: 585

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227

Hiram College

Hiram, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #1073 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $21,058/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $54,311
Students: 777

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228

Antioch University

Yellow Springs, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1988

US #1109 ROI A Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $51,541
Students: 77

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229

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1953

US #1119 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,692/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $46,116
Students: 1,666

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230

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1978

US #1136 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $49,430/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $45,954
Students: 15,243

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231

Sterling College

Sterling, Kansas · Private University · Est. 1887

US #1137 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $22,371/yr
Admission rate: 48%
Earnings (10yr): $45,846
Students: 538

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232

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, Missouri · Private University

US #1147 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,601/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $48,991
Students: 2,092

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233

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas

Barranquitas, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #1154 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,726/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $23,204
Students: 937

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234

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, New York · Private University · Est. 1887

US #1160 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $52,659/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $54,295
Students: 3,910

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235

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1890

US #1197 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $26,598/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $42,195
Students: 5,368

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236

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 2001

US #1201 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,376/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $52,374
Students: 615

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237

World Mission University

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1989

US #1216 Admissions open

Net price: $15,785/yr
Students: 207

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238

Claflin University

Orangeburg, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1869

US #1217 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $17,800/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $40,304
Students: 1,706

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Hollins University

Roanoke, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1842

US #1223 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,896/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $40,075
Students: 665

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Lake Erie College

Painesville, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1856

US #1254 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,961/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $50,417
Students: 852

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's Science universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Trinity International University-Illinois, Bryn Mawr College, Wagner College. 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 Science 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 private Master's Science 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 private Master's Science universities in the USA

This page lists private Master's Science 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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