2026 Best Natural Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University Fort Collins tops our 2026 ranking of the best Natural Sciences master's degree schools in the United States. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. About 66% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $22,843. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins

#2

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

The strong Natural Sciences programs at Arizona State University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $21,842. Read more about Arizona State University

#3

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK

You'll be in good company at Northeastern State University, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Tahlequah, OK. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,810, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Students borrow a median of $23,465 to complete their Natural Sciences program here. More on Northeastern State University

#4

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona came in at #4 on this year's Natural Sciences ranking in the United States. University Of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. The median Natural Sciences program debt is $21,861. Read the full report on University Of Arizona

#5

University Of Wyoming

Laramie, WY

The strong Natural Sciences programs at University Of Wyoming earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. University Of Wyoming graduates 59% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. Students borrow a median of $20,283 to complete their Natural Sciences program here. See the full University Of Wyoming profile

#6

The University Of Texas At El Paso

El Paso, TX

The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in El Paso, TX, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. The University Of Texas At El Paso posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Students borrow a median of $19,819 to complete their Natural Sciences program here. Read more about The University Of Texas At El Paso

#7

Missouri State University Springfield

Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete their Natural Sciences program here. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield

#8

Gateway Community College Phoenix

Gateway Community College Phoenix came in at #8 in this year's ranking. See the full Gateway Community College Phoenix profile

#9

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

#10

Boston College

Boston College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Read the full report on Boston College

#11

Central College

Central College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. See the full Central College profile

#12

Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola University New Orleans came in at #12 in this year's ranking. More on Loyola University New Orleans

#13

Universidad Del Turabo

Universidad Del Turabo came in at #13 in this year's ranking. See the full Universidad Del Turabo profile

#14

Edgewood College

Edgewood College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. See the full Edgewood College profile

#15

Suny College At Plattsburgh

Suny College At Plattsburgh did well this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Suny College At Plattsburgh profile

#16

Chandler Gilbert Community College

Chandler Gilbert Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. See the full Chandler Gilbert Community College profile

#17

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Dallas Baptist University

#18

Midland University

Midland University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Midland University

#19

Eckerd College

Eckerd College did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Eckerd College profile

#20

University Of Sacred Heart

University Of Sacred Heart landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Sacred Heart

#21

Kauai Community College

Kauai Community College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. See the full Kauai Community College profile

#22

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report

#23

Community College Of Beaver County

Community College Of Beaver County did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Community College Of Beaver County

#24

Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University placed #24 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Georgian Court University

#25

Oklahoma Baptist University

Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. See the full Oklahoma Baptist University profile

#26

Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Read more about Paradise Valley Community College

#27

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla placed #27 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla profile

#28

Augustana College South Dakota

Augustana College South Dakota came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Get the full Augustana College South Dakota report

#29

Henderson State University

Henderson State University did well this year, earning the #29 position. See the full Henderson State University profile

#30

Daemen College

Daemen College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Daemen College report

#31

University Of Nebraska At Omaha

University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #31 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha report

#32

Piedmont College

Piedmont College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Piedmont College

#33

Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. See the full Christian Brothers University profile

#34

College Of Western Idaho

College Of Western Idaho ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. Read more about College Of Western Idaho

#35

College Of The Mainland

College Of The Mainland placed #35 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. More on College Of The Mainland

#36

Washburn University

Washburn University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read more about Washburn University

#37

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo came in at #37 in this year's ranking. More on University At Buffalo

#38

College Of Mount St Joseph

College Of Mount St Joseph ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. More on College Of Mount St Joseph

#39

Hawaii Community College

Hawaii Community College placed #39 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Hawaii Community College report

#40

The University Of Texas At Brownsville

The University Of Texas At Brownsville did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full The University Of Texas At Brownsville profile

#41

University Of Puerto Rico Carolina

University Of Puerto Rico Carolina did well this year, earning the #41 position. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Carolina profile

#42

Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Cossatot Community College Of The University Of Arkansas profile

#43

University Of Puerto Rico Utuado

University Of Puerto Rico Utuado ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Natural Sciences schools. More on University Of Puerto Rico Utuado

#44

University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma

University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma profile

#45

California State University San Bernardino

California State University San Bernardino placed #45 among Natural Sciences schools in the United States. More on California State University San Bernardino

#46

Vermont Technical College

Vermont Technical College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Vermont Technical College

#47

University Of Hawaii At Hilo

University Of Hawaii At Hilo came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Hawaii At Hilo

#48

Harvard University

Harvard University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Harvard University

#49

Concordia University Seward

Concordia University Seward landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Concordia University Seward

#50

Oglala Lakota College

Oglala Lakota College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. More on Oglala Lakota College