Study Natural Sciences in the United States
24 Natural Sciences courses at 22 institutions in the United States, with estimated tuition, entry benchmarks and work rights side by side. Every figure below comes from the same dataset our matching engine scores against.
Natural Sciences in the United States at a glance
Institutions
22
Courses listed
24
Tuition from
≈ $32,000
Total per year
≈ $68,100
Universities offering Natural Sciences in the United States
Ranked by estimated world position. Tuition is the international rate per year; the entry grade is the percentage typically competitive for admission.
| Institution | Rank | Tuition / yr | Min % | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | #1 | ≈ $67,000 | 90% | 7 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | #17 | ≈ $62,000 | 90% | 7 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | #36 | ≈ $66,500 | 90% | 7 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | #63 | ≈ $42,000 | 80% | 6.5 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | #79 | ≈ $74,500 | 83% | 7 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | #85 | ≈ $36,000 | 83% | 7 |
| University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA | #97 | ≈ $0 | 81% | 6.5 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | #119 | ≈ $45,000 | 77% | 6.5 |
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | #141 | ≈ $0 | 77% | 6.5 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | #162 | ≈ $0 | 76% | 6.5 |
| University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | #180 | ≈ $0 | 77% | 6.5 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | #189 | ≈ $34,000 | 74% | 6.5 |
| University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | #252 | ≈ $0 | 69% | 6.5 |
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | #305 | ≈ $37,000 | 69% | 6.5 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | #315 | ≈ $60,000 | 69% | 6 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | #322 | ≈ $38,000 | 70% | 6.5 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | #360 | ≈ $66,500 | 69% | 6.5 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | #420 | ≈ $33,000 | 70% | 6.5 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA | #435 | ≈ $36,000 | 72% | 6 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | #475 | ≈ $69,000 | 72% | 6 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | #480 | ≈ $46,000 | 69% | 6 |
| University at Buffalo SUNY Buffalo, NY | #498 | ≈ $33,500 | 70% | 6.5 |
What does a Natural Sciences degree in the United States cost?
Budget for tuition plus living costs, not tuition alone. Across the 24 Natural Sciences courses we list in the United States, tuition runs from $32,000 to $74,500 a year, and a student needs roughly $18,500 a year to live on. That puts a realistic total at about $68,100 a year before travel, visa fees and insurance.
- Tuition range
- $32,000 – $74,500
- Living cost
- ≈ $18,500/yr
Entry requirements for Natural Sciences in the United States
Across these courses the typical competitive grade is around 77%, and the usual English requirement is IELTS 6.5. Individual universities set their own thresholds — the table above shows each one.
- Typical entry grade
- 77%
- English requirement
- IELTS 6.5
Study levels available
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study Natural Sciences in the United States?
Tuition for the Natural Sciences courses we list in the United States runs from $32,000 to $74,500 a year for international students, and living costs add roughly $18,500 a year. Budget around $68,100 a year in total, plus one-off costs for visas, flights and insurance.
What are the entry requirements for Natural Sciences in the United States?
Most Natural Sciences courses in the United States look for around 77% in your previous qualification and IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Competitive universities ask for more; the table on this page lists the benchmark for each institution.
Are there scholarships for Natural Sciences in the United States?
15 of the 24 Natural Sciences courses we list in the United States record scholarship or funding options for international students. Amounts vary widely, so check each institution's own funding page for the current round.
Can I work after studying Natural Sciences in the United States?
Graduates in the United States can typically stay and work for 3 year(s) after finishing, and students may work up to 20 hours a week during term. Permanent-residency prospects are rated moderate for this destination.
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