24,131 Best Bachelor's Programs in the United States
24,131 Bachelor's courses are taught at 1,024 universities in the United States — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Harvard University, Cornell University and University of Chicago.
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How these courses are ranked
69 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations). 40 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Levels, lengths and start dates
The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (3,312), Business & Management (2,660), Education (1,799) and Medicine & Health Sciences (1,644). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 96% are full-time and 841 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). Humboldt State University offers the widest choice, with 298 of these courses.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top universities for Bachelor's in the United States?
Harvard University (QS World #5), Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's 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 long does a Bachelor's course take in the United States?
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.
When do Bachelor's 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 online with a university in the United States?
841 of these courses are listed as online.
Which university has the most Bachelor's courses in the United States?
Humboldt State University, with 298, ahead of University of Tennessee, Martin (169).
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