2026 Best Science & Tech Schools
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 7944 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 4630 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Massachusetts Institute Of Technology to be the best Science & Tech school in the United States. Based in Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,396. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Science & Tech students take on a median of $13,516 in debt. Read more about Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Bowdoin College landed the #2 spot. Set in Brunswick, ME, Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,832. The median Science & Tech program debt is $20,658. See the full Bowdoin College profile
Stanford University came in at #3 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in the United States. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,910. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $10,492. Read the full report on Stanford University
Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Dartmouth College landed the #4 spot. Located in Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans. More on Dartmouth College
Princeton University came in at #5 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in the United States. Based in Princeton, NJ, Princeton University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,688 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $10,888. Get the full Princeton University report
Rice University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Rice University is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Rice University report
Williams College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Williamstown, MA, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. Williams College graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,560 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $12,615 in student loans. Get the full Williams College report
University Of Notre Dame placed #8 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Located in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,891 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about University Of Notre Dame
Duke University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school based in Durham, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Duke University Science & Tech students take on a median of $13,296 in debt. Read the full report on Duke University
Northwestern University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. The median Science & Tech program debt is $16,616. Read more about Northwestern University
Bucknell University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lewisburg, PA. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,812. Students borrow a median of $25,951 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Bucknell University
Carnegie Mellon University placed #12 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,529. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University
Brown University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Providence, RI. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,312. The median Science & Tech program debt is $13,025. See the full Brown University profile
Cornell University placed #14 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. About 95% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,314. The median Science & Tech program debt is $15,005. See the full Cornell University profile
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,484. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,323 in debt. More on Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus
Colgate University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hamilton, NY. Colgate University posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,306. Colgate University Science & Tech students take on a median of $16,286 in debt. Get the full Colgate University report
University Of Chicago did well this year, earning the #17 position. University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. University Of Chicago Science & Tech students take on a median of $15,854 in debt. Read more about University Of Chicago
University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
Bates College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lewiston, ME. Bates College graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $66,590. The median Science & Tech program debt is $12,226. More on Bates College
Lafayette College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Easton, PA, Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $64,648. The median Science & Tech program debt is $16,931. Get the full Lafayette College report
Amherst College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Amherst College is a private not-for-profit school based in Amherst, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,480. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $15,398. More on Amherst College
Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Read more about Teachers College At Columbia University
Georgetown University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Read the full report on Georgetown University
Harvard University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. Harvard University posts a six-year graduation rate of 98%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $16,616. Read more about Harvard University
Swarthmore College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Set in Swarthmore, PA, Swarthmore College is a private not-for-profit institution. Swarthmore College graduates 92% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $65,494 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Swarthmore College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of California Berkeley placed #26 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $14,238. See the full University Of California Berkeley profile
Lehigh University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bethlehem, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Students from in state pay about $64,980 in tuition and fees. Lehigh University Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,008 in debt. Get the full Lehigh University report
Yale University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Haven, CT. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Yale University profile
University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #29 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Based in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus
Vanderbilt University placed #30 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Read more about Vanderbilt University
Santa Clara University placed #31 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Santa Clara, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,293. Santa Clara University Science & Tech students take on a median of $20,144 in debt. More on Santa Clara University
Fielding Graduate University placed #32 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Set in Santa Barbara, CA, Fielding Graduate University is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Fielding Graduate University
Excelsior College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Based in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Science & Tech program debt is $19,311. Get the full Excelsior College report
Wellesley College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit school based in Wellesley, MA. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,176. The median Science & Tech program debt is $11,075. Get the full Wellesley College report
College Of The Holy Cross placed #35 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Worcester, MA. College Of The Holy Cross posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,500. Students borrow a median of $26,387 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full College Of The Holy Cross profile
Kettering University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Flint, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $46,425. The median Science & Tech program debt is $28,913. See the full Kettering University profile
Barnard College placed #37 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Barnard College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,888. Barnard College Science & Tech students take on a median of $17,609 in debt. More on Barnard College
University Of Great Falls placed #38 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Set in Great Falls, MT, University Of Great Falls is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Great Falls graduates 21% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,448. Students borrow a median of $23,847 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on University Of Great Falls
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #39 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
California Institute Of Technology ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Pasadena, CA, California Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. California Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,898. Read the full report on California Institute Of Technology
College Of Saint Benedict landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Joseph, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,756. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,619. More on College Of Saint Benedict
Johns Hopkins University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $13,426. Read the full report on Johns Hopkins University
Wake Forest University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,642. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Wake Forest University report
Hamilton College placed #44 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. Set in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,960. The median Science & Tech program debt is $16,131. More on Hamilton College
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #45 among Science & Tech schools in the United States. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $19,273. More on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Villanova University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Villanova University is a private not-for-profit school based in Villanova, PA. Villanova University graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,184. Read the full report on Villanova University
Elon University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Elon, NC. Elon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,958. Elon University Science & Tech students take on a median of $21,619 in debt. Read the full report on Elon University
Claremont Graduate University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit school based in Claremont, CA. Read more about Claremont Graduate University
Depauw University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Based in Greencastle, IN, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. Depauw University graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,070. Graduates carry a median of $26,174 in student loans. Read the full report on Depauw University
Denison University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Located in Granville, OH, Denison University is a private not-for-profit institution. Denison University graduates 79% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,000 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,360. Read more about Denison University
Best Science & Tech Schools by Degree Level
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Best Science & Tech Schools by State
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation · 4630 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 7944 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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