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102 Best Master's Science Universities in United States

Johns Hopkins University leads the 102 Master's Science universities in the United States at #24 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of California, Berkeley (QS World #28) and University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40). Across the whole list there are 158 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

17 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #24 (Johns Hopkins University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Johns Hopkins University is cited most (78,461,703 citations). 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

101 are public and 1 private (99% public). By location, California (1), New York (1) and District of Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of California, Berkeley, founded in 1868. University of California, Berkeley is the largest, with 45,000 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (144), Forensic Science (4), Chemistry (3) and Environmental Science (2). The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 95% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). New Mexico State University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and The Catholic University of America the most at USD 58,378; the middle of the range is about USD 44,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Master's Science?

Johns Hopkins University (QS World #24), University of California, Berkeley (QS World #28) and University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Science in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Science in the United States?

101 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Science course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with null the next most common.

When do Master's Science courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Science online with a university in the United States?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

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