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42,516 Best Programs in the United States

There are 42,495 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.

8900Master's Degree
LT Louisiana Tech University logo
#369 in United States United States

Master of Accountancy

Louisiana Tech University — The Master of Accountancy program at Louisiana Tech University is designed to equip students with advanced accounting knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the rapid...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
8903Program
KP Kenai Peninsula College logo
#370 in United States United States

Accounting

Kenai Peninsula College — Accounting at Kenai Peninsula College focuses on using numbers and interpreting spreadsheets to make sense of business information. The subject covers how accounting help...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
8904Program
KP Kenai Peninsula College logo
#370 in United States United States

Alaska Native Studies

Kenai Peninsula College — Alaska Native Studies at Kenai Peninsula College supports study of three Alaska Native languages: Dena'ina, Ahtna, and Yup'ik. The program is connected to an Associate of...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology

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: 24,438 bachelor's, 4,517 master's, 2,679 diploma and 1,151 professional. The most common subjects are Business & Management (5,209), Social Sciences & Psychology (5,200), Medicine & Health Sciences (4,554) and Education (3,557). 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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