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957 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in the United States

Cornell University leads the 957 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in the United States at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Yale University (QS World #16). Across the whole list there are 4,592 courses to choose from.

957 universities · ranked best first

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218Ranked
MS Morgan State University logo
#536 in United States United States

Morgan State University

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#536 in United States · by research impact
264,447 citations · h-index 202
219Ranked
SI Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville logo
#537 in United States United States

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#537 in United States · by research impact
264,129 citations · h-index 169
220Ranked
NU Norwich University logo
#538 in United States United States
#538 in United States · by research impact
263,774 citations · h-index 206
222Ranked
CS California State University, San Marcos logo
#544 in United States United States
#544 in United States · by research impact
252,257 citations · h-index 199
229Ranked
WC West Chester University of Pennsylvania logo
#561 in United States United States
#561 in United States · by research impact
230,971 citations · h-index 190
231Ranked
TW Texas Woman's University logo
#565 in United States United States
#565 in United States · by research impact
227,041 citations · h-index 166
232Ranked
OC Oklahoma City University logo
#567 in United States United States

Oklahoma City University

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#567 in United States · by research impact
223,380 citations · h-index 187
233Ranked
TA Texas A&M University - Kingsville logo
#568 in United States United States

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Public University · 3 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#568 in United States · by research impact
222,936 citations · h-index 167
237Ranked
TU Tuskegee University logo
#579 in United States United States

Tuskegee University

Public University · 3 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#579 in United States · by research impact
211,160 citations · h-index 160

How these universities are ranked

64 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Washington is cited most (98,078,141 citations). 38 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

949 are public and 8 private (99% public). By location, New York (5), Massachusetts (3) and Puerto Rico (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Yale University, founded in 1701. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 1,714 bachelor's, 608 master's, 525 diploma and 338 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Medicine & Health Sciences (4,501), Nursing (23), Public Health (17) and Health Administration (11). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 92% are full-time and 319 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Oregon Health Sciences University offers the widest choice, with 47 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 31 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and Yale University the most at USD 64,000; the middle of the range is about USD 18,784. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in the United States?

Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Yale University (QS World #16) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in the United States?

949 public and 8 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United States?

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

When do Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in the United States?

319 of these courses are listed as online.

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