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All universities in United States Public universities2,467 Private universities50 Texas13 Massachusetts9 New Jersey9 Ohio9 Pennsylvania9 Puerto Rico9 New York32
Business & Management1,100 Social Sciences & Psychology1,014 Medicine & Health Sciences969 Computer Science & IT957 Education921 Arts, Design & Architecture903 Science875 Life Sciences782 Engineering770 Professional Accounting & Finance760 Media & Communication715 Languages & Linguistics616 Law513 Agriculture & Environment512 Music & Performing Arts494 Economics & Public Policy417 Sports & Recreation378 Built Environment134
Bachelor's universities1,043 Master's universities536 Professional universities297 Diploma universities223 PhD universities202 Foundation universities40 Bachelor's programs24,438 Master's programs4,517 Diploma programs2,679 Professional programs1,151 PhD programs770 Foundation programs256 Bachelor's Business & Management770 Master's Business & Management340 Diploma Business & Management134 Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology741 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences260 Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences125 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT681 Master's Education249 Diploma Engineering108 Bachelor's Science640 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology242 Diploma Computer Science & IT93
All scholarships Deadlines closing soon Bachelor's scholarships25 Master's scholarships8 Life Sciences1,338 Professional Accounting & Finance1,290 Engineering1,206 Media & Communication1,165 Languages & Linguistics1,061 Law926 Agriculture & Environment868 Music & Performing Arts857 Sports & Recreation635 Economics & Public Policy579
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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.

10273Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University, Northridge logo
#422 in United States United States

Civil Engineering

California State University, Northridge — The Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering at California State University-Northridge provides a comprehensive education in the field of civil engineering, covering essent...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Civil Engineering
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10274Master's Degree
CS California State University, Northridge logo
#422 in United States United States

Communication Studies (M.A.)

California State University, Northridge — The Master of Arts in Communication Studies at California State University-Northridge is designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in variou...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Communication & Media
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10275Master's Degree
CS California State University, Northridge logo
#422 in United States United States

Computer Engineering (M.S.)

California State University, Northridge — The Master of Science in Computer Engineering program at California State University-Northridge offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for advance...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science
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10276Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University, Northridge logo
#422 in United States United States

Computer Information Technology

California State University, Northridge — The Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Technology at California State University-Northridge offers a comprehensive education in the field of computing and informat...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Information Technology
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10283Bachelor's Degree
CC Carleton College logo
#423 in United States United States

Cinema and Media Studies

Carleton College — Carleton College offers a major in Cinema and Media Studies. Students take part in a Carleton education that emphasizes learning that is deep, broad, and dynamic, with co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
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10288Bachelor's Degree
CC Carleton College logo
#423 in United States United States

Engineering

Carleton College — Engineering is offered as a major at Carleton College. The learning described for a Carleton education includes work that sits within and beyond traditional academic fiel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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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: 24,446 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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