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16 Best Public Professional Molecular Biology Universities in the USA

Compare 22 programs at 16 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

16 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
IS Iowa State University logo

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa · Public University · Est. 1858

US #17 QS World #481 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$18,589/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,386
Students
25,367
2
UA University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1846

US #21 QS World #521 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,995/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,814
Students
20,112
3
PU Purdue University-Main Campus logo

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1869

US #55 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,600/yr
Admission rate
50%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,424
Students
44,503
4
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
5
OS Oklahoma State University-Main Campus logo

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #87 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,447/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,413
Students
21,773
6
UC University of California-Los Angeles logo

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1919

US #95 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$12,548/yr
Admission rate
9%
Earnings (10yr)
$82,511
Students
33,475
7
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
8
SF San Francisco State University logo

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California · Public University · Est. 1899

US #155 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$12,278/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,077
Students
18,639
9
UN University of North Carolina at Greensboro logo

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1891

US #172 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$10,965/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,160
Students
14,062
10
TS Texas State University logo

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas · Public University · Est. 1899

US #184 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,805/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,906
Students
36,177
11
UM University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1848

US #205 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,314/yr
Admission rate
97%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,994
Students
21,473
12
MS Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1908

US #226 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$15,566/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,415
Students
18,376
13
WP William Paterson University of New Jersey logo

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1855

US #246 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,745/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,780
Students
6,614
14
RI Rhode Island College logo

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
15
TS Tennessee State University logo

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1912

US #589 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,796/yr
Admission rate
70%
Earnings (10yr)
$42,730
Students
4,848

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Professional Molecular Biology universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Iowa State University, University at Buffalo, Purdue University-Main Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional Molecular Biology 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 Professional Molecular Biology 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 Professional Molecular Biology universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional Molecular Biology 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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