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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
318Ranked
SU State University of New York at Cortland logo
#751 in United States Cortland, New York, United States

State University of New York at Cortland

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

USD 18,784/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
5,901Students
International
Admissions open
#751 in United States · by research impact
101,971 citations · h-index 132
320Ranked
WS Wayne State College logo
#755 in United States Wayne, Nebraska, United States

Wayne State College

Public University · 10 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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USD 8,216/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,010Students
International
Admissions open
#755 in United States · by research impact
100,161 citations · h-index 134
323Ranked
CC Concordia College - St. Paul logo
#762 in United States United States

Concordia College - St. Paul

Public University · 14 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#762 in United States · by research impact
98,103 citations · h-index 150
328Ranked
RS Richard Stockton College of New Jersey logo
#771 in United States United States

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Public University · 8 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#771 in United States · by research impact
96,070 citations · h-index 125
331Ranked
LE Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine logo
#777 in United States United States

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Public University · 10 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

All 10 courses →
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#777 in United States · by research impact
93,090 citations · h-index 120
334Ranked
MU Monmouth University logo
#786 in United States United States
#786 in United States · by research impact
90,771 citations · h-index 122
336Ranked
RM Robert Morris University logo
#790 in United States United States
#790 in United States · by research impact
88,015 citations · h-index 129

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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