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256 Best Foundation Programs in the United States

There are 256 Foundation programs in the United States, spread across 41 universities, typically lasting 1 year. The list starts with courses at University of Massachusetts at Amherst, University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Florida Institute of Technology.

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DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

Danville Community College — The Foundation in Hospitality Administration/Management at Danville Community College offers students a comprehensive introduction to the vital aspects of the hospitality...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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123Foundation
DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Danville Community College — Course OverviewThe Foundation course in Humanities/Humanistic Studies at Danville Community College is designed to immerse students in the diverse fields of human thought...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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124Foundation
DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States

Information Technology

Danville Community College — Course OverviewThe Foundation in Information Technology at Danville Community College offers students a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly evolving field of IT. Th...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
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125Foundation
DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States

Nursing

Danville Community College — The Foundation Nursing program at Danville Community College prepares students for a rewarding career in healthcare. This program provides a comprehensive curriculum that...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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126Foundation
DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States

Physical Therapist Assistant

Danville Community College — The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Danville Community College is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required to assist physical t...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
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127Foundation
DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States

Veterinary Technology

Danville Community College — The Foundation in Veterinary Technology course at Danville Community College provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the veterinary field. This program cov...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Veterinary & Animal Sciences
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128Foundation
DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Danville Community College — The Foundation in Visual and Performing Arts program at Danville Community College offers students a comprehensive introduction to the diverse world of art and performanc...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Music & Performing Arts
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129Foundation
DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States

Visual and Performing Arts, Other

Danville Community College — The Foundation course in Visual and Performing Arts at Danville Community College offers a comprehensive introduction to the diverse fields of art, music, theatre, and da...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Music & Performing Arts
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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Massachusetts at Amherst at #247 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Massachusetts at Amherst has the largest research record in this group, with 11,445,846 citations and an h-index of 904. 5 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 (33), Medicine & Health Sciences (33), Business & Management (33) and Education (26). The usual length is 1 year and 2 years. 97% are full-time and 6 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). Danville Community College offers the widest choice, with 26 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Foundation in the United States?

University of Massachusetts at Amherst (QS World #247), University of Tennessee, Knoxville (#184 in United States) and Florida Institute of Technology (#339 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Foundation in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the least expensive at about USD 7,750 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Foundation course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Foundation 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 Foundation online with a university in the United States?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Foundation courses in the United States?

Danville Community College, with 26, ahead of Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus (20).

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