199 Best Public PhD Life Sciences Universities in the USA

Compare 1,246 programs at 199 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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199 universities · ranked best first

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145

CUNY City College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1847

US #256 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,776/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $66,039
Students: 12,505

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146

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964

US #258 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,707/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $65,865
Students: 11,512

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147

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1933

US #260 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,310/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $59,637
Students: 6,817

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148

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #262 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,764/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $52,131
Students: 8,969

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149

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas · Public University · Est. 1961

US #267 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,267/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $68,227
Students: 21,751

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150

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1963

US #271 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,071/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $53,037
Students: 5,024

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151

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1857

US #285 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,398/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $62,117
Students: 19,057

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152

CUNY Hunter College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1870

US #289 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $2,984/yr
Admission rate: 54%
Earnings (10yr): $63,163
Students: 16,289

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153

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1895

US #293 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,391/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $57,808
Students: 11,301

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154

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1895

US #299 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,743/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $62,616
Students: 7,336

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155

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1911

US #311 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,359/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $48,541
Students: 16,301

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156

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1895

US #313 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,927/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $68,804
Students: 5,221

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157

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1885

US #318 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,116/yr
Admission rate: 14%
Earnings (10yr): $102,772
Students: 18,785

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158

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1886

US #325 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,338/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $47,697
Students: 2,391

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159

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1828

US #331 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,787/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $48,472
Students: 5,613

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160

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1911

US #333 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,983/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $44,859
Students: 10,004

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161

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1931

US #341 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,466/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $46,769
Students: 5,022

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162

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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163

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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164

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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165

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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166

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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167

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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168

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas · Public University · Est. 1947

US #460 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,225/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $51,865
Students: 8,034

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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 PhD Life Sciences universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include CUNY City College, University of Massachusetts-Boston, University of Missouri-Kansas City. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists public PhD 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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