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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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101Ranked
KS Kent State University logo
#256 in United States United States
#256 in United States · by research impact
2,655,685 citations · h-index 515
102Ranked
NY New York Medical College logo
#259 in United States United States

New York Medical College

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#259 in United States · by research impact
2,589,445 citations · h-index 491
103Ranked
OU Ohio University logo
#262 in United States United States
#262 in United States · by research impact
2,474,147 citations · h-index 461
105Ranked
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States
#266 in United States · by research impact
2,383,475 citations · h-index 506
115Ranked
CU Catholic University of America logo
#287 in United States United States
#287 in United States · by research impact
2,013,264 citations · h-index 416
116Ranked
SD SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University logo
#289 in United States United States

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Public University · 19 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#289 in United States · by research impact
2,003,126 citations · h-index 399
117Ranked
UM University of Memphis logo
#293 in United States United States

University of Memphis

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#293 in United States · by research impact
1,972,260 citations · h-index 401
119Ranked
SU State University of New York at Binghamton logo
#297 in United States United States

State University of New York at Binghamton

Public University · 26 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#297 in United States · by research impact
1,939,753 citations · h-index 418
120Ranked
CU Creighton University logo
#298 in United States United States
#298 in United States · by research impact
1,930,946 citations · h-index 439

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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