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US Colleges in Top 100 Physics and Astronomy World Ranking

US Colleges in Top 100 Physics and Astronomy World Ranking
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings announces the world university ranking annually. It ranks the world universities in overall excellence and by subject. Physics is a general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
Astronomy is a general program that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of astronomical phenomena, planetary science, solar system evolution, and specific methodologies such as optical astronomy, radio-astronomy, and theoretical astronomy.
Total 35 US universities ranked in top 100 physics and astronomy world ranking. 18 out of those schools are public and 17 colleges are private schools. The average tuition & fees of the schools is $13,427 for state residents and $46,231 for out-of-state students and the average acceptance rate is 27.57%.
Of these 35 schools in US Colleges in Top 100 Physics and Astronomy World Ranking, 35 schools offer Doctorate degree, 35 schools offer Master' degree, 35 schools offer Bachelor's degree, and 4 schools offer Associate degree programs. Columbia University in the City of New York has the highest tuition & fees with $59,430 and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has the lowest tuition & fees with $31,664 among US Colleges in Top 100 Physics and Astronomy World Ranking. Stanford University is the tightest school to admit with 4% acceptance rate and University of Arizona has the highest (easiest to get in) acceptance rate (84%). The University of Texas at Austin is the largest school with total 51,525 students and California Institute of Technology is the smallest school with 2,238 students.
You can compare the schools at US Colleges in Top 100 Physics and Astronomy World Ranking comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.
School Overview Comparison Table

#1. Princeton University

Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ

#1. Princeton University

Princeton University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Princeton, NJ. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Princeton University is $50,340. The school has a total enrollment of 8,273 and student to faculty ratio is 20.00% (5 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,505 and the average ACT scores is 101 at Princeton University.

#2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Campus, Cambridge, MA

#2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Cambridge, MA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $49,892. The school has a total enrollment of 11,466 and student to faculty ratio is 33.33% (3 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,535 and the average ACT scores is 105 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

#3. Stanford University

Stanford University Campus, Stanford, CA

#3. Stanford University

Stanford University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Stanford, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Stanford University is $51,354. The school has a total enrollment of 17,534 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,495 and the average ACT scores is 101 at Stanford University.

#4. Harvard University

Harvard University Campus, Cambridge, MA

#4. Harvard University

Harvard University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Cambridge, MA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Harvard University is $50,420. The school has a total enrollment of 31,120 and student to faculty ratio is 14.29% (7 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,520 and the average ACT scores is 102 at Harvard University.

#5. California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology Campus, Pasadena, CA

#5. California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Pasadena, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at California Institute of Technology is $52,362. The school has a total enrollment of 2,238 and student to faculty ratio is 33.33% (3 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,555 and the average ACT scores is 107 at California Institute of Technology.

#6. University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley Campus, Berkeley, CA

#6. University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Berkeley, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of California-Berkeley is $14,184 for California residents and $43,176 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 41,891 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,425 and the average ACT scores is 97 at University of California-Berkeley.

#7. Yale University

Yale University Campus, New Haven, CT

#7. Yale University

Yale University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in New Haven, CT. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Yale University is $53,430. The school has a total enrollment of 12,974 and student to faculty ratio is 16.67% (6 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,515 and the average ACT scores is 103 at Yale University.

#8. University of Chicago

University of Chicago Campus, Chicago, IL

#8. University of Chicago

University of Chicago is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Chicago is $58,230. The school has a total enrollment of 16,227 and student to faculty ratio is 20.00% (5 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,520 and the average ACT scores is 102 at University of Chicago.

#9. Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University in the City of New York Campus, New York, NY

#9. Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University in the City of New York is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in New York, NY. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Columbia University in the City of New York is $59,430. The school has a total enrollment of 30,454 and student to faculty ratio is 16.67% (6 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,505 and the average ACT scores is 102 at Columbia University in the City of New York.

#10. University of California-Los Angeles

University of California-Los Angeles Campus, Los Angeles, CA

#10. University of California-Los Angeles

University of California-Los Angeles is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Los Angeles, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of California-Los Angeles is $13,226 for California residents and $42,218 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 44,027 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,405 and the average ACT scores is 95 at University of California-Los Angeles.

#11. Cornell University

Cornell University Campus, Ithaca, NY

#11. Cornell University

Cornell University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Ithaca, NY. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Cornell University is $55,188. The school has a total enrollment of 23,016 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,465 and the average ACT scores is 100 at Cornell University.

#12. University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Santa Barbara Campus, Santa Barbara, CA

#12. University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Santa Barbara is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Santa Barbara, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of California-Santa Barbara is $14,391 for California residents and $43,383 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 25,057 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,345 and the average ACT scores is 89 at University of California-Santa Barbara.

#13. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI

#13. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Ann Arbor, MI. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $15,262 for Michigan residents and $49,350 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 46,002 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,420 and the average ACT scores is 96 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

#14. University of Washington-Seattle Campus

University of Washington-Seattle Campus Campus, Seattle, WA

#14. University of Washington-Seattle Campus

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Seattle, WA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $11,207 for Washington residents and $36,588 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 46,166 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,340 and the average ACT scores is 89 at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

#15. University of California-San Diego

University of California-San Diego Campus, La Jolla, CA

#15. University of California-San Diego

University of California-San Diego is a Public, 4 or more years school located in La Jolla, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of California-San Diego is $14,167 for California residents and $43,159 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 35,772 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,365 and the average ACT scores is 89 at University of California-San Diego.

#16. Northwestern University

Northwestern University Campus, Evanston, IL

#16. Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Evanston, IL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Northwestern University is $54,568. The school has a total enrollment of 22,008 and student to faculty ratio is 16.67% (6 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,490 and the average ACT scores is 99 at Northwestern University.

#17. The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin Campus, Austin, TX

#17. The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Austin, TX. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at The University of Texas at Austin is $10,610 for Texas residents and $37,580 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 51,525 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,355 and the average ACT scores is 90 at The University of Texas at Austin.

#18. University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus, Madison, WI

#18. University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Madison, WI. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $10,555 for Wisconsin residents and $36,805 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 42,977 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,365 and the average ACT scores is 89 at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

#19. University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Campus, Philadelphia, PA

#19. University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Philadelphia, PA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Pennsylvania is $55,584. The school has a total enrollment of 25,367 and student to faculty ratio is 16.67% (6 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,485 and the average ACT scores is 102 at University of Pennsylvania.

#20. University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO

#20. University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Boulder, CO. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Colorado Boulder is $12,532 for Colorado residents and $37,286 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 35,338 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,255 and the average ACT scores is 83 at University of Colorado Boulder.

#21. Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University Campus, Baltimore, MD

#21. Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Baltimore, MD. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Johns Hopkins University is $53,740. The school has a total enrollment of 25,151 and student to faculty ratio is 14.29% (7 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,505 and the average ACT scores is 102 at Johns Hopkins University.

#22. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus, Champaign, IL

#22. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Champaign, IL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is $15,094 for Illinois residents and $31,664 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 48,216 and student to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,330 and the average ACT scores is 88 at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

#23. New York University

New York University Campus, New York, NY

#23. New York University

New York University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in New York, NY. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at New York University is $51,828. The school has a total enrollment of 51,123 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).

#24. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Campus, Atlanta, GA

#24. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Atlanta, GA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is $12,424 for Georgia residents and $33,020 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 29,376 and student to faculty ratio is 4.55% (22 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,465 and the average ACT scores is 98 at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.

#25. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Campus, University Park, PA

#25. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a Public, 4 or more years school located in University Park, PA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is $18,454 for Pennsylvania residents and $34,858 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 47,119 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,260 and the average ACT scores is 84 at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

#26. University of Maryland-College Park

University of Maryland-College Park Campus, College Park, MD

#26. University of Maryland-College Park

University of Maryland-College Park is a Public, 4 or more years school located in College Park, MD. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Maryland-College Park is $10,595 for Maryland residents and $35,216 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 40,521 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,380 and the average ACT scores is 93 at University of Maryland-College Park.

#27. Rice University

Rice University Campus, Houston, TX

#27. Rice University

Rice University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Houston, TX. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Rice University is $47,350. The school has a total enrollment of 7,022 and student to faculty ratio is 16.67% (6 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,505 and the average ACT scores is 102 at Rice University.

#28. Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University Campus, Pittsburgh, PA

#28. Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Carnegie Mellon University is $55,465. The school has a total enrollment of 13,869 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,500 and the average ACT scores is 102 at Carnegie Mellon University.

#29. University of California-Davis

University of California-Davis Campus, Davis, CA

#29. University of California-Davis

University of California-Davis is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Davis, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of California-Davis is $14,402 for California residents and $43,394 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 37,380 and student to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,280 and the average ACT scores is 82 at University of California-Davis.

#30. Brown University

Brown University Campus, Providence, RI

#30. Brown University

Brown University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Providence, RI. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Brown University is $55,466. The school has a total enrollment of 10,095 and student to faculty ratio is 14.29% (7 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,485 and the average ACT scores is 101 at Brown University.

#31. University of California-Irvine

University of California-Irvine Campus, Irvine, CA

#31. University of California-Irvine

University of California-Irvine is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Irvine, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of California-Irvine is $13,700 for California residents and $42,692 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 35,242 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,300 and the average ACT scores is 85 at University of California-Irvine.

#32. University of Arizona

University of Arizona Campus, Tucson, AZ

#32. University of Arizona

University of Arizona is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tucson, AZ. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Arizona is $12,467 for Arizona residents and $36,366 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 43,751 and student to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,190 and the average ACT scores is 72 at University of Arizona.

#33. University of California-Santa Cruz

University of California-Santa Cruz Campus, Santa Cruz, CA

#33. University of California-Santa Cruz

University of California-Santa Cruz is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Santa Cruz, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of California-Santa Cruz is $13,960 for California residents and $42,952 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 19,457 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,295 and the average ACT scores is 85 at University of California-Santa Cruz.

#34. Michigan State University

Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing, MI

#34. Michigan State University

Michigan State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in East Lansing, MI. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Michigan State University is $14,460 for Michigan residents and $39,766 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 50,019 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,210 and the average ACT scores is 78 at Michigan State University.

#35. Boston University

Boston University Campus, Boston, MA

#35. Boston University

Boston University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Boston University is $53,948. The school has a total enrollment of 33,355 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,415 and the average ACT scores is 95 at Boston University.
RankSchool NameLocationDegree OfferedTuition & Fees Average Financial AidAcceptance RatePopulationGraduation Rate Student to Faculty Ratio
1Princeton University Private, 4 or more years Princeton, NJ Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $50,340 $50,655 5% 8,273 97% 5 to 1
2Massachusetts Institute of Technology Private, 4 or more years Cambridge, MA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $49,892 $44,820 7% 11,466 94% 3 to 1
3Stanford University Private, 4 or more years Stanford, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $51,354 $47,106 4% 17,534 94% 12 to 1
4Harvard University Private, 4 or more years Cambridge, MA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $50,420 $47,145 5% 31,120 96% 7 to 1
5California Institute of Technology Private, 4 or more years Pasadena, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $52,362 $39,500 7% 2,238 89% 3 to 1
6University of California-Berkeley Public, 4 or more years Berkeley, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $43,176 ($14,184) $18,993 15% 41,891 91% 18 to 1
7Yale University Private, 4 or more years New Haven, CT Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $53,430 $51,191 6% 12,974 97% 6 to 1
8University of Chicago Private, 4 or more years Chicago, IL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $58,230 $38,615 7% 16,227 93% 5 to 1
9Columbia University in the City of New York Private, 4 or more years New York, NY Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $59,430 $41,752 6% 30,454 95% 6 to 1
10University of California-Los Angeles Public, 4 or more years Los Angeles, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $42,218 ($13,226) $18,913 14% 44,027 91% 18 to 1
11Cornell University Private, 4 or more years Ithaca, NY Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $55,188 $39,868 11% 23,016 93% 9 to 1
12University of California-Santa Barbara Public, 4 or more years Santa Barbara, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $43,383 ($14,391) $18,427 32% 25,057 81% 18 to 1
13University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Public, 4 or more years Ann Arbor, MI Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $49,350 ($15,262) $19,728 23% 46,002 92% 11 to 1
14University of Washington-Seattle Campus Public, 4 or more years Seattle, WA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $36,588 ($11,207) $13,194 49% 46,166 84% 19 to 1
15University of California-San Diego Public, 4 or more years La Jolla, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $43,159 ($14,167) $18,306 30% 35,772 85% 19 to 1
16Northwestern University Private, 4 or more years Evanston, IL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $54,568 $41,435 8% 22,008 94% 6 to 1
17The University of Texas at Austin Public, 4 or more years Austin, TX Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $37,580 ($10,610) $10,671 39% 51,525 83% 18 to 1
18University of Wisconsin-Madison Public, 4 or more years Madison, WI Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $36,805 ($10,555) $9,987 52% 42,977 87% 18 to 1
19University of Pennsylvania Private, 4 or more years Philadelphia, PA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $55,584 $40,420 8% 25,367 96% 6 to 1
20University of Colorado Boulder Public, 4 or more years Boulder, CO Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $37,286 ($12,532) $11,109 82% 35,338 69% 18 to 1
21Johns Hopkins University Private, 4 or more years Baltimore, MD Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $53,740 $38,268 11% 25,151 93% 7 to 1
22University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Public, 4 or more years Champaign, IL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $31,664 ($15,094) $13,687 62% 48,216 85% 20 to 1
23New York University Private, 4 or more years New York, NY Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $51,828 $29,480 20% 51,123 84% 9 to 1
24Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Public, 4 or more years Atlanta, GA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $33,020 ($12,424) $10,510 22% 29,376 85% 22 to 1
25Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Public, 4 or more years University Park, PA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $34,858 ($18,454) $6,928 56% 47,119 85% 16 to 1
26University of Maryland-College Park Public, 4 or more years College Park, MD Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $35,216 ($10,595) $9,348 47% 40,521 85% 18 to 1
27Rice University Private, 4 or more years Houston, TX Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $47,350 $35,406 11% 7,022 91% 6 to 1
28Carnegie Mellon University Private, 4 or more years Pittsburgh, PA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $55,465 $33,999 17% 13,869 89% 10 to 1
29University of California-Davis Public, 4 or more years Davis, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $43,394 ($14,402) $17,917 41% 37,380 85% 20 to 1
30Brown University Private, 4 or more years Providence, RI Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $55,466 $42,652 8% 10,095 95% 7 to 1
31University of California-Irvine Public, 4 or more years Irvine, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $42,692 ($13,700) $18,644 29% 35,242 85% 18 to 1
32University of Arizona Public, 4 or more years Tucson, AZ Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $36,366 ($12,467) $11,230 84% 43,751 64% 15 to 1
33University of California-Santa Cruz Public, 4 or more years Santa Cruz, CA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $42,952 ($13,960) $18,500 47% 19,457 77% 19 to 1
34Michigan State University Public, 4 or more years East Lansing, MI Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $39,766 ($14,460) $11,564 78% 50,019 79% 16 to 1
35Boston University Private, 4 or more years Boston, MA Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $53,948 $33,085 22% 33,355 87% 10 to 1
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