258 Best Public Professional Science Universities in the USA

Compare 1,024 programs at 258 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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258 universities · ranked best first

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169

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1968

US #301 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $11,772/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $51,129
Students: 2,844

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170

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1868

US #306 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,158/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $55,356
Students: 9,405

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171

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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172

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1871

US #315 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $23,331/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $61,258
Students: 14,164

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173

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1964

US #320 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,171/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $45,872
Students: 5,484

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174

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas · Public University · Est. 1925

US #326 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,090/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $51,450
Students: 4,748

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175

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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176

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 2022

US #340 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,699/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $52,416
Students: 9,210

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177

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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178

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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179

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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180

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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181

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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182

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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183

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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184

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1874

US #371 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,381/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $60,624
Students: 3,930

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185

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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186

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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187

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1925

US #376 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,868/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $61,335
Students: 1,133

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188

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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189

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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190

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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191

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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192

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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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Professional Science universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Wisconsin-Parkside, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Middle Tennessee 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 Professional 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 public Professional 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 public Professional Science universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional 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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