University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas

Looking for a research-centric public university that carefully nurtures its women in science? UT-Austin might just hit all of your checkboxes.

The school is one of the largest in the U.S., and also has one of the best track records for actively supporting the underrepresented.

UT-Austin separates itself from the pack as one of the top STEM colleges for women by offering organizations specifically oriented towards women in each of its STEM majors, including Women in Natural Science, Women in Computer Science, Black Women in Science and Engineering, and Women in Chemistry.

Programs offer mentorship, resources, workshops, and special coursework designed to focus on conquering the challenged women in science typically face in their chosen fields.