370 Best Public Master's Life Sciences Universities in the USA

Compare 1,643 programs at 370 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1947

US #342 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,109/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $54,967
Students: 14,922

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Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1906

US #343 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,945/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $49,361
Students: 6,622

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Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1849

US #346 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,857/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $58,562
Students: 7,822

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220

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Public University · Est. 1903

US #350 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $9,175/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $35,723
Students: 8,572

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Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1899

US #351 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $12,937/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $54,163
Students: 4,410

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University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1889

US #354 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,760/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $52,231
Students: 5,598

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223

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1894

US #356 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,864/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $52,279
Students: 8,312

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224

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1889

US #360 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,315/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $49,458
Students: 10,024

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225

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas · Public University · Est. 1901

US #370 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $11,963/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $56,544
Students: 8,767

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North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1891

US #372 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $10,846/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $44,440
Students: 12,182

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227

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1889

US #374 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,608/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $53,032
Students: 6,788

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228

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1957

US #375 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,889/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $56,346
Students: 8,750

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229

CUNY Queens College

Queens, New York · Public University · Est. 1937

US #378 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $4,195/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $62,763
Students: 12,550

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California State University-Chico

Chico, California · Public University · Est. 1887

US #379 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,480/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $64,172
Students: 13,631

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Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island · Public University · Est. 1854

US #380 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,478/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $56,318
Students: 5,049

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232

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1866

US #381 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,032/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $61,760
Students: 5,837

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Virginia State University

Petersburg, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1882

US #382 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,840/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $45,543
Students: 5,074

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California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #383 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,338/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $64,876
Students: 28,350

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235

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1881

US #384 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,504/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $84,276
Students: 9,019

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Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1893

US #387 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,857/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $55,043
Students: 6,295

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237

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa · Public University · Est. 1876

US #389 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,901/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $55,177
Students: 7,529

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University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1950

US #392 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,796/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $61,767
Students: 6,591

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California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #396 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $4,564/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $59,977
Students: 15,023

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Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1867

US #398 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,985/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $50,698
Students: 9,019

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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 public Master's Life Sciences universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of North Carolina Wilmington, Valdosta State University, Central Connecticut State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists public 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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