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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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DU Dominican University logo
#1,151 in United States United States

Dominican University

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,151 in United States · by research impact
23,973 citations · h-index 66
506Ranked
CC City College of San Francisco logo
#1,152 in United States United States

City College of San Francisco

Public University · 8 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,152 in United States · by research impact
23,669 citations · h-index 65
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CU Capella University logo
#1,154 in United States United States

Capella University

Public University · 11 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,154 in United States · by research impact
23,596 citations · h-index 66
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FP Franklin Pierce University logo
#1,157 in United States United States

Franklin Pierce University

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,157 in United States · by research impact
23,465 citations · h-index 73
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ES Empire State University logo
#1,162 in United States Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

Empire State University

Public University · 8 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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USD 17,558/yrTuition (indicative)
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7,585Students
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#1,162 in United States · by research impact
23,093 citations · h-index 69
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SU State University of New York at Farmingdale logo
#1,170 in United States United States

State University of New York at Farmingdale

Public University · 8 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,170 in United States · by research impact
22,587 citations · h-index 65
519Ranked
NS Northwestern State University logo
#1,182 in United States United States
#1,182 in United States · by research impact
21,776 citations · h-index 68
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NU National-Louis University logo
#1,186 in United States United States

National-Louis University

Public University · 7 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,186 in United States · by research impact
21,512 citations · h-index 72
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DC Danville Community College logo
#1,193 in United States United States
#1,193 in United States · by research impact
21,055 citations · h-index 61

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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