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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 & Management1,086 Social Sciences & Psychology1,002 Medicine & Health Sciences957 Computer Science & IT943 Education908 Arts, Design & Architecture894 Science861 Life Sciences772 Engineering759 Professional Accounting & Finance747 Media & Communication708 Languages & Linguistics612 Law508 Agriculture & Environment507 Music & Performing Arts492 Economics & Public Policy406 Sports & Recreation374 Built Environment131
Bachelor's universities1,025 Master's universities524 Professional universities288 Diploma universities219 PhD universities197 Foundation universities40 Bachelor's programs24,145 Master's programs4,426 Diploma programs2,659 Professional programs1,135 PhD programs745 Foundation programs256 Bachelor's Business & Management760 Master's Business & Management331 Diploma Business & Management131 Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology733 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences257 Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences123 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT669 Master's Education245 Diploma Engineering106 Bachelor's Science627 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology238 Diploma Computer Science & IT92
All scholarships Deadlines closing soon Life Sciences1,250 Professional Accounting & Finance1,225 Engineering1,141 Media & Communication1,113 Languages & Linguistics1,004 Law884 Agriculture & Environment828 Music & Performing Arts812 Sports & Recreation613 Economics & Public Policy532
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42,487 Best Programs in the United States

There are 42,008 programs in the United States, spread across 2,515 universities; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Harvard University.

7273Bachelor's Degree
OD Old Dominion University logo
#294 in United States United States

African American & African Studies

Old Dominion University — The Bachelor's Degree in African American & African Studies at Old Dominion University offers a comprehensive exploration of the history, culture, and contributions of Af...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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7274Bachelor's Degree
OD Old Dominion University logo
#294 in United States United States

African American & African Studies

Old Dominion University — The Bachelor's Degree in African American and African Studies at Eastern Virginia Medical School offers an in-depth exploration of the history, culture, and contributions...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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7275Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Binghamton logo
#297 in United States United States

Accounting

State University of New York at Binghamton

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
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7276Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Binghamton logo
#297 in United States United States

Accounting

State University of New York at Binghamton

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
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7287Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Binghamton logo
#297 in United States United States

Art History

State University of New York at Binghamton

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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7288Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Binghamton logo
#297 in United States United States

Art History

State University of New York at Binghamton

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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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 (146,463,495 citations). 186 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: 24,131 bachelor's, 4,407 master's, 2,659 diploma and 1,135 professional. The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (5,168), Business & Management (5,145), Medicine & Health Sciences (4,501) and Education (3,486). 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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