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44,085 Best Programs in the United States

There are 42,517 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.

43624Diploma
PT Piedmont Technical College logo
#2,249 in United States United States

Office Technician

Piedmont Technical College — The Diploma in Office Technician at Piedmont Technical College equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in an office-oriented environmen...

DiplomaLevel
2 SemestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
43631Bachelor's Degree
RV River Valley Community College logo
#2,253 in United States United States

Accounting Degree

River Valley Community College — Overview of the Accounting DegreeThe Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at River Valley Community College equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial pri...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
43632Bachelor's Degree
RV River Valley Community College logo
#2,253 in United States United States

Business Management

River Valley Community College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at River Valley Community College offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices that govern successful...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management

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: 24,446 bachelor's, 4,522 master's, 2,682 diploma and 1,151 professional. The most common subjects are Business & Management (5,210), Social Sciences & Psychology (5,200), Medicine & Health Sciences (4,554) and Education (3,561). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 94% are full-time and 2,074 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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