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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

how we rank
241Ranked
MC Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences logo
#587 in United States Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private University · 15 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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USD 40,530/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,451Students
International
Admissions open
#587 in United States · by research impact
198,579 citations · h-index 179
242Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse logo
#589 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse

Public University · 9 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
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#589 in United States · by research impact
196,449 citations · h-index 158
245Ranked
PV Prairie View A&M University logo
#596 in United States United States

Prairie View A&M University

Public University · 12 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
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#596 in United States · by research impact
190,771 citations · h-index 157
247Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh logo
#599 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
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#599 in United States · by research impact
186,667 citations · h-index 175
248Ranked
UW University of Washington-Tacoma Campus logo
#601 in United States Tacoma, Washington, United States

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

USD 43,404/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
4,185Students
International
Admissions open
#601 in United States · by research impact
184,732 citations · h-index 187
255Ranked
PU Pepperdine University logo
#612 in United States United States
#612 in United States · by research impact
173,811 citations · h-index 178
260Ranked
AI Alliant International University logo
#625 in United States United States
#625 in United States · by research impact
166,309 citations · h-index 156
261Ranked
UP University of Phoenix logo
#627 in United States United States

University of Phoenix

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
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#627 in United States · by research impact
166,147 citations · h-index 156
262Ranked
WI Western Illinois University logo
#628 in United States United States
#628 in United States · by research impact
166,074 citations · h-index 156

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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