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45 Best Public Diploma Life Sciences Universities in the USA

Compare 86 programs at 45 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

45 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
UM University of Missouri-Columbia logo

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1839

US #22 QS World #541 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,268/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,403
Students
23,929
2
TU Temple University logo

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$28,198/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,727
Students
20,970
3
UA University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #39 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,674/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,979
Students
42,537
4
AS Arizona State University Campus Immersion logo

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$14,967/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,668
Students
64,674
5
UC University of Cincinnati-Main Campus logo

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,648/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,810
Students
29,882
6
UW University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1848

US #44 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$17,354/yr
Admission rate
45%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,792
Students
36,902
7
UP University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus logo

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1787

US #45 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,434/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,125
Students
20,370
8
UF University of Florida logo

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida · Public University · Est. 1853

US #47 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$6,541/yr
Admission rate
24%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,588
Students
35,629
9
TA Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,315/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,097
Students
59,615
10
OU Ohio University-Main Campus logo

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,637/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,581
Students
19,633
11
WS Washington State University logo

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington · Public University · Est. 1959

US #75 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,971/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,905
Students
21,099
12
NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh logo

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1887

US #76 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,303/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,758
Students
27,371
13
UW University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1885

US #81 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,014/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,990
Students
16,758
14
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,946/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Students
9,052
15
UM The University of Montana logo

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$16,784/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,511
Students
7,488
16
GM George Mason University logo

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1957

US #100 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$17,915/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$76,343
Students
27,752
17
UA University of Alaska Anchorage logo

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$51,871
Students
7,212
18
MS Missouri State University-Springfield logo

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
19
YS Youngstown State University logo

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
20
RU Rowan University logo

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
21
UI University of Idaho logo

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
22
UC University of Central Missouri logo

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
23
UC University of Colorado Boulder logo

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
24
FA Florida Atlantic University logo

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida · Public University · Est. 1961

US #162 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$8,752/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,746
Students
23,757

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 public Diploma Life Sciences universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Missouri-Columbia, Temple University, University of Arizona. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Diploma 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 public Diploma 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 public Diploma Life Sciences universities in the USA

This page lists public Diploma 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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