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967 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in the United States

Cornell University leads the 967 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 4,637 courses to choose from.

967 universities · ranked best first

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SC Suffolk County Community College logo
#1,552 in United States United States

Suffolk County Community College

Public University · 9 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,552 in United States · by research impact
6,179 citations · h-index 30
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LS Louisiana State University at Alexandria logo
#1,554 in United States United States

Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,554 in United States · by research impact
6,159 citations · h-index 40
687Ranked
GB Great Basin College logo
#1,562 in United States United States
#1,562 in United States · by research impact
6,060 citations · h-index 37
688Ranked
WN Western New Mexico University logo
#1,563 in United States United States

Western New Mexico University

Public University · 3 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,563 in United States · by research impact
6,009 citations · h-index 35
692Ranked
WC Waynesburg College logo
#1,577 in United States United States
#1,577 in United States · by research impact
5,757 citations · h-index 36
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SC Shasta College logo
#1,581 in United States United States

Shasta College

Public University · 1 course in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,581 in United States · by research impact
5,655 citations · h-index 33
695Ranked
CS College of Southern Nevada logo
#1,586 in United States United States
#1,586 in United States · by research impact
5,562 citations · h-index 31
696Ranked
FP Fresno Pacific University logo
#1,591 in United States United States

Fresno Pacific University

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,591 in United States · by research impact
5,390 citations · h-index 35

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). 41 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

959 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: 1,730 bachelor's, 623 master's, 528 diploma and 339 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Medicine & Health Sciences (4,546), 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?

959 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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