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586 Best Bachelor's Education Universities in the United States

Brown University leads the 586 Bachelor's Education universities in the United States at #69 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (QS World #70) and Ohio State University - Columbus (QS World #190). The universities on this list offer 1,869 matching courses between them.

586 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
385Ranked
LS Lake Superior State University logo
#1,215 in United States United States

Lake Superior State University

Public University · 5 courses in Bachelor's Education

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#1,215 in United States · by research impact
20,004 citations · h-index 60
387Ranked
SR Sul Ross State University logo
#1,217 in United States United States
#1,217 in United States · by research impact
19,962 citations · h-index 62
388Ranked
MC Mississippi College logo
#1,219 in United States United States

Mississippi College

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Education

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#1,219 in United States · by research impact
19,769 citations · h-index 64
400Ranked
SO Southeastern Oklahoma State University logo
#1,291 in United States Durant, Oklahoma, United States

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Public University · 8 courses in Bachelor's Education

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USD 16,740/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,018Students
International
Admissions open
#1,291 in United States · by research impact
15,010 citations · h-index 56
401Ranked
CU Chaminade University of Honolulu logo
#1,300 in United States United States
#1,300 in United States · by research impact
14,757 citations · h-index 60
405Ranked
MU Maryville University logo
#1,305 in United States United States
#1,305 in United States · by research impact
14,390 citations · h-index 51
406Ranked
UJ University of Jamestown logo
#1,309 in United States United States
#1,309 in United States · by research impact
14,375 citations · h-index 41
407Ranked
GS Grambling State University logo
#1,313 in United States United States
#1,313 in United States · by research impact
14,212 citations · h-index 54

By university type

How these universities are ranked

30 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #69 (Brown University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Minnesota - Crookston has the largest research record in this group, with 37,546,689 citations and an h-index of 1,411. 15 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 585 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Texas (3), New York (3) and Massachusetts (3) account for the most of those we can place. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (1,799), Primary Education (31), Early Childhood Education (11) and Secondary Education (9). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 96% are full-time and 65 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). State University of New York at Cortland offers the widest choice, with 38 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 24 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and Quinnipiac University the most at USD 55,480; the middle of the range is about USD 19,203. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Education in the United States?

Brown University (QS World #69), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (QS World #70) and Ohio State University - Columbus (QS World #190) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Education in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Education in the United States?

585 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Education course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Education courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Education online with a university in the United States?

65 of these courses are listed as online.

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