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764 Best Public Life Sciences Universities in the United States

Cornell University tops our list of 764 Public Life Sciences universities in the United States at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Princeton University (QS World #15). Across the whole list there are 1,846 courses to choose from.

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QS World #466 #103 in United States United States

Washington State University at Vancouver

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#466 QS World University Rankings 2025
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How these universities are ranked

56 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Washington is cited most (98,078,141 citations). 14 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

764 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (4), Missouri (2) and Massachusetts (2) account for the most of those we can place. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 1,386 bachelor's, 134 master's, 60 phd / doctorate and 34 diploma. Within the subject, the largest areas are Life Sciences (1,770), Biology (45), Biochemistry (16) and Ecology (5). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 99% are full-time and 16 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Humboldt State University offers the widest choice, with 30 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 21 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and University of Washington-Bothell Campus the most at USD 43,155; the middle of the range is about USD 18,259. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Life Sciences in the United States?

Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Princeton University (QS World #15) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Life Sciences 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 Public Life Sciences in the United States?

764 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Life Sciences course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Life Sciences 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 Public Life Sciences online with a university in the United States?

16 of these courses are listed as online.

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