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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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265Ranked
UM University of Maine at Farmington logo
#631 in United States United States

University of Maine at Farmington

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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#631 in United States · by research impact
163,481 citations · h-index 164
267Ranked
SJ Saint Joseph's University logo
#639 in United States United States
#639 in United States · by research impact
157,671 citations · h-index 162
269Ranked
PC Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine logo
#647 in United States United States

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Public University · 12 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Founded
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International
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#647 in United States · by research impact
150,205 citations · h-index 149
270Ranked
ET East Texas A&M University logo
#649 in United States Commerce, Texas, United States

East Texas A&M University

Public University · 16 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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USD 22,326/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
9,912Students
International
Admissions open
#649 in United States · by research impact
149,259 citations · h-index 145
271Ranked
EI Eastern Illinois University logo
#651 in United States United States

Eastern Illinois University

Public University · 7 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#651 in United States · by research impact
148,954 citations · h-index 147
272Ranked
UN University of Nebraska, Kearney logo
#654 in United States United States
#654 in United States · by research impact
148,109 citations · h-index 146
275Ranked
NU National University logo
#657 in United States United States
#657 in United States · by research impact
147,896 citations · h-index 129
286Ranked
QU Quinnipiac University logo
#688 in United States Hamden, Connecticut, United States

Quinnipiac University

Private University · 8 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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USD 55,480/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
6,531Students
International
Admissions open
#688 in United States · by research impact
136,356 citations · h-index 141
287Ranked
LU LaSalle University logo
#691 in United States United States
#691 in United States · by research impact
133,069 citations · h-index 146

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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