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All universities in United States Public universities2,465 Private universities50 Texas13 Massachusetts9 New Jersey9 Ohio9 Pennsylvania9 Puerto Rico9 New York32
Business & Management1,085 Social Sciences & Psychology1,001 Medicine & Health Sciences957 Computer Science & IT942 Education907 Arts, Design & Architecture893 Science860 Life Sciences771 Engineering758 Professional Accounting & Finance746 Media & Communication708 Languages & Linguistics611 Law508 Agriculture & Environment507 Music & Performing Arts492 Economics & Public Policy405 Sports & Recreation374 Built Environment131
Bachelor's universities1,024 Master's universities523 Professional universities288 Diploma universities219 PhD universities196 Foundation universities40 Bachelor's programs24,131 Master's programs4,407 Diploma programs2,659 Professional programs1,135 PhD programs736 Foundation programs256 Bachelor's Business & Management760 Master's Business & Management330 Diploma Business & Management131 Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology733 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences257 Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences123 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT668 Master's Education244 Diploma Engineering106 Bachelor's Science626 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology237 Diploma Computer Science & IT92
All scholarships Deadlines closing soon Business & Management1,034 Social Sciences & Psychology959 Arts, Design & Architecture929 Medicine & Health Sciences926 Computer Science & IT920 Education916 Science883 Life Sciences779 Engineering777 Professional Accounting & Finance769
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1,135 Best Professional Programs in the United States

There are 1,135 Professional programs in the United States, spread across 288 universities — most run 3–4 years. Courses from Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University and Brown University come first, because those universities rank highest.

169Professional
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QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

Global Early Modern Studies

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The Global Early Modern Studies program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center focuses on the cultural, social, political, and economic transformations that shaped...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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170Professional
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QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

Interactive Technology and Pedagogy

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The Interactive Technology and Pedagogy program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center focuses on the intersection of education and technology. This course emphasi...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Education
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171Professional
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QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

LGBTQ Studies

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The LGBTQ Studies degree program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center is designed to explore the complexities of queer identities, histories, and cultures throug...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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172Professional
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QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

Medieval Studies

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The Medieval Studies program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich cultural, social, and political history of the M...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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173Professional
CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo
QS World #545 #134 in United States New York, United States

Music

CUNY Graduate School and University Center — Course OverviewThe Music program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an in-depth exploration of music as an art form, focusing on various aspects includi...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Music & Performing Arts
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187Professional
US University of South Carolina logo
QS World #575 #156 in United States United States

Accountancy and Law, M.A.C.C. & J.D.

University of South Carolina — The Accountancy and Law M.A.C.C. & J.D. program at the University of South Carolina-Columbia combines advanced study in accounting with comprehensive legal education. Thi...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
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190Professional
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#175 in United States United States

Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Professional Program

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Professional Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is designed for students who aspire to pursue a career in dentistry. This program o...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Dentistry
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191Professional
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#175 in United States United States

Pre-Law, Pre-Professional Program

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Pre-Law, Pre-Professional Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is designed to prepare students for advanced studies in law and other professional discip...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law (JD)
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192Professional
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#175 in United States United States

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Professional Program

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Pre-Medicine, Pre-Professional Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is designed to prepare students for advanced studies in the medical field and other...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Medicine (MD)
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How these courses are ranked

30 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #14 (Columbia University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Johns Hopkins University is cited most (78,461,703 citations). 14 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (333), Business & Management (187), Education (133) and Computer Science & IT (79). The usual length is 3–4 years and 2 years. 84% are full-time and 140 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (1% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alaska - Fairbanks offers the widest choice, with 39 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Professional?

Columbia University (QS World #14), Johns Hopkins University (QS World #24) and Brown University (QS World #69) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the least expensive at about USD 7,750 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Professional course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Professional 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 Professional online with a university in the United States?

140 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional courses in the United States?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, with 39, ahead of University of Wisconsin - Parkside (28).

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