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2,545 Best Science Programs in the United States

2,545 Science courses are taught at 860 universities in the United States, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at Harvard University, Cornell University and University of Chicago.

How these courses are ranked

63 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Harvard University has the largest research record in this group, with 146,463,495 citations and an h-index of 2,807. 32 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 1,717 bachelor's, 158 master's, 114 diploma and 66 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (2,413), Chemistry (34), Mathematics (19) and Geology (15). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 35 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Science?

Harvard University (QS World #5), Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for 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 long does a Science course take in the United States?

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

When do 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 Science online with a university in the United States?

35 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Science courses in the United States?

Humboldt State University, with 30, ahead of University of Tennessee, Martin (27).

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