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44 Best Public PhD Science Universities in the United States

Princeton University tops our list of 44 Public PhD Science universities in the United States at #15 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) and Georgetown University (QS World #285). Across the whole list there are 66 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #15 (Princeton University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Princeton University has the largest research record in this group, with 27,547,724 citations and an h-index of 1,557. 3 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

The split is 44 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New York (2) and Texas (1) account for the most of those we can place. The University of Texas at Dallas is the largest, with 21,751 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (65) and Statistics (1). The usual length is 4–6 years and null. 97% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). New Mexico State University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and The University of Texas at Dallas the most at USD 40,144; the middle of the range is about USD 18,784. 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 Public PhD Science?

Princeton University (QS World #15), Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) and Georgetown University (QS World #285) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public PhD Science in the United States?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public PhD Science in the United States?

44 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public PhD Science course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with null the next most common.

When do Public PhD Science courses start in the United States?

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

Can I study Public PhD Science online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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