44,085 Best Programs in the United States

There are 44,085 programs in the United States, spread across 2,517 universities; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Harvard University.

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30193Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Information Technology Management

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Professional Studies in Information Technology Management is designed to build skills for managing a technical workforce. Students study fundamental busin...

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Computer Science & IT

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30194Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management is an online degree that combines technology-focused courses with leadership and management training. The ma...

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Business & Management

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30195Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Business

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Business at Excelsior University is an online business degree built around six concentrations: General, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Ma...

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Business & Management

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30196Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Excelsior University is an online program that covers computer science fundamentals, software development, and systems mana...

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Computer Science & IT

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30197Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Excelsior University — Excelsior University offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice delivered as an asynchronous online program. You study what drives criminal behavior and how to buil...

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Law

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30198Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Excelsior University is an online bachelor’s program aligned with academic requirements set by the National Security Agency an...

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Computer Science & IT

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30199Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology at Excelsior University covers general education, a major core, university requirements, electives, and a con...

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Engineering

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30200Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management at Excelsior University is an online program with an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on administrative leadership a...

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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30201Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Excelsior University is an online, asynchronous degree built around a career-focused curriculum. Students study health care...

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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30202Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Excelsior University — The Excelsior University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is an online program that develops expertise across information technology domains, including softw...

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Computer Science & IT

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30203Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts at Excelsior University is an online degree with 120 credits. It includes 30 credits of general education, 12 credits of major cor...

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Social Sciences & Psychology

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30204Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Excelsior University — The Excelsior University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology is an online degree focused on practical application of concepts in mechanical systems a...

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Engineering

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30205Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in National Security

Excelsior University — Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in National Security is an asynchronous online program designed to help students understand global conditions and the strategic...

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Economics & Public Policy

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30206Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology

Excelsior University — Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology is an online degree designed to build skills in reactor operations, health physics, quality a...

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Engineering

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30207Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a prelicensure program for students seeking to start a career as a registered nurse. Students take general education courses such as...

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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30208Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Excelsior University — Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology is an online degree that builds a foundation in general psychology and expands into human development, cognition...

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Social Sciences & Psychology

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30209Bachelor's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Excelsior University — The Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Excelsior University is an online degree designed to study public health issues with a focus on population health, prevention,...

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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30210Professional

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Distributed Workforce Management

Excelsior University — The Graduate Certificate in Distributed Workforce Management prepares students for senior-level human resource positions. Students study Organizational Behavior, Virtual...

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6 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

October 26; courses start every 8 weeksIntake

Business & Management

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30211PhD / Doctorate

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Doctor of Business Administration

Excelsior University — Excelsior University offers a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) that combines online coursework and in-person residencies. Students complete core online coursework...

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Business & Management

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30212Master's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Executive Master of Business Administration

Excelsior University — Excelsior University’s Executive Master of Business Administration is a hybrid MBA program built around a major core of 30 credits. You study Resilient Leadership and Org...

Master's DegreeLevel

12-monthDuration

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Business & Management

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30213Professional

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Excelsior University — The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at Excelsior University trains students to assess risks tied to human-caused, natural, and technolo...

ProfessionalLevel

6 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

October 26Intake

Business & Management

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30214Master's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Master of Business Administration

Excelsior University — Excelsior University’s Master of Business Administration is an online MBA with interactive coursework that supports high-level collaborative abilities and an integrated s...

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October 26Intake

Business & Management

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30215Master's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Master of Public Administration

Excelsior University — The Excelsior University Master of Public Administration (MPA) is an online graduate program for career advancement in government and local or global service organization...

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Business & Management

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30216Master's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Excelsior University — The Excelsior University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is an online master’s degree that combines core coursework in ethics, leadership, and decision-making with...

Master's DegreeLevel

one yearDuration

Full TimeMode

OctoberIntake

Law

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How these courses are ranked

161 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #1 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to #600 (Tulane University of Louisiana); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,555,275 citations). 188 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 24,733 bachelor's, 5,210 master's, 3,080 diploma and 1,180 professional. The most common subjects are Business & Management (5,454), Social Sciences & Psychology (5,277), Medicine & Health Sciences (4,710) and Education (3,700). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 94% are full-time and 2,207 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Humboldt State University offers the widest choice, with 303 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in the United States?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (QS World #1), Stanford University (QS World #3) and Harvard University (QS World #5) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university 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 long does a course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do 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.

Which university has the most courses in the United States?

Humboldt State University, with 303, ahead of University of Tennessee, Martin (191).

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