Educads

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.

97PhD / Doctorate
PU Princeton University logo
QS World #15 #10 in United States United States

Chemistry

Princeton University — The PhD program in Chemistry at Princeton University provides a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum designed to foster innovative research and critical thinking. The co...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Science
98Program
PU Princeton University logo
QS World #15 #10 in United States United States

Cognitive Science

Princeton University — The Cognitive Science program at Princeton University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the mind and its processes. This degree synthesizes insights f...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
102Master's Degree
JH Johns Hopkins University logo
QS World #24 #13 in United States United States

Applied and Computational Mathematics

Johns Hopkins University — The Master's degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University equips students with a robust understanding of mathematical theories and practica...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
109Bachelor's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Applied Mathematics

University of California, Los Angeles — The Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with a robust...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Mathematics
110Bachelor's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Chemistry

University of California, Los Angeles — The Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of chemical science. S...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Chemistry
111Bachelor's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Engineering Geology

University of California, Los Angeles — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in Engineering Geology at the University of California-Los Angeles provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of geolog...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Geology
112Master's Degree
UC University of California, Los Angeles logo
QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Statistics

University of California, Los Angeles — The Master's Degree in Statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles is designed to equip students with the analytical skills required to interpret and manage d...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Statistics
116Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Applied Mathematics

Brown University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics at Brown University equips students with a robust foundation in mathematical theories and their practical applications. The c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
117Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Astronomy

Brown University — The Bachelor's degree in Astronomy at Brown University offers an exciting opportunity for students to explore the universe and understand celestial phenomena. The program...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
118Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Biophysics

Brown University — The Bachelor's Degree in Biophysics at Brown University offers a multidisciplinary approach that integrates concepts from physics, biology, and chemistry to explore the i...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
119Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Chemical Physics

Brown University — The Bachelor's degree in Chemical Physics at Brown University provides students with a unique interdisciplinary perspective that combines principles of chemistry and phys...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
120Bachelor's Degree
BU Brown University logo
QS World #69 #21 in United States United States

Chemistry

Brown University — The Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at Brown University offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles and applications of chemistry. The curriculum is designed to p...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science

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).

Get your destination country university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.

Stay updated

Get admission alerts, scholarship deadlines & university news — free.