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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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73Ranked
UC University of Cincinnati logo
#185 in United States United States
#185 in United States · by research impact
10,215,229 citations · h-index 780
74Ranked
UM University of Missouri logo
#187 in United States United States

University of Missouri

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
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#187 in United States · by research impact
9,198,017 citations · h-index 762
75Ranked
UM University of Missouri-Columbia logo
#188 in United States Columbia, Missouri, United States

University of Missouri-Columbia

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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USD 36,056/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
23,929Students
International
Admissions open
#188 in United States · by research impact
9,198,017 citations · h-index 762
76Ranked
NC Niagara County Community College logo
#196 in United States United States
#196 in United States · by research impact
8,040,492 citations · h-index 748
78Ranked
MC Medical College of Wisconsin logo
#199 in United States United States

Medical College of Wisconsin

Public University · 11 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#199 in United States · by research impact
7,172,738 citations · h-index 697
82Ranked
WV West Virginia University logo
#213 in United States United States

West Virginia University

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
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#213 in United States · by research impact
5,291,454 citations · h-index 659
86Ranked
UT University of Texas at Arlington logo
#223 in United States United States
#223 in United States · by research impact
4,125,279 citations · h-index 520
90Ranked
AU Augusta University logo
#227 in United States United States
#227 in United States · by research impact
3,811,855 citations · h-index 491
92Ranked
UT The University of Texas at Dallas logo
#229 in United States Richardson, Texas, United States

The University of Texas at Dallas

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

USD 40,144/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
21,751Students
International
Admissions open
#229 in United States · by research impact
3,690,154 citations · h-index 544

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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