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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 & Management1,130 Social Sciences & Psychology1,039 Medicine & Health Sciences998 Computer Science & IT969 Education949 Arts, Design & Architecture913 Science886 Life Sciences791 Engineering779 Professional Accounting & Finance769 Media & Communication726 Languages & Linguistics621 Agriculture & Environment522 Law521 Music & Performing Arts500 Economics & Public Policy423 Sports & Recreation382 Built Environment142
Bachelor's universities1,071 Master's universities578 Professional universities305 Diploma universities255 PhD universities218 Foundation universities40 Bachelor's programs24,733 Master's programs5,210 Diploma programs3,080 Professional programs1,180 PhD programs938 Foundation programs256 Bachelor's Business & Management784 Master's Business & Management370 Diploma Business & Management148 Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology753 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences286 Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences140 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT685 Master's Education275 Diploma Engineering115 Bachelor's Science646 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology262 Diploma Computer Science & IT99
All scholarships Deadlines closing soon Bachelor's scholarships25 Master's scholarships8 Life Sciences1,342 Professional Accounting & Finance1,291 Engineering1,210 Media & Communication1,169 Languages & Linguistics1,069 Law937 Agriculture & Environment879 Music & Performing Arts861 Sports & Recreation635 Economics & Public Policy583
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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.

11137Bachelor's Degree
JM James Madison University logo
#453 in United States United States

Modern Foreign Languages

James Madison University — The Modern Foreign Languages major at James Madison University prepares students to engage with an increasingly globalized world through the intensive study of languages,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
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11138Bachelor's Degree
JM James Madison University logo
#453 in United States United States

Music

James Madison University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Music & Performing Arts
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11157Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth logo
#454 in United States United States

Accounting BS

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth — The Accounting BS at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth prepares students to analyze and interpret financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insigh...

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Full TimeMode
—Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
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11158Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth logo
#454 in United States United States

Accounting BS Online

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth — The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Accounting BS Online equips students with essential financial knowledge and practical skills. Students learn to apply accounting...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
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11159Master's Degree
UM University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth logo
#454 in United States United States

Accounting Graduate Certificate

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth — The Accounting Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit program designed to broaden and deepen accounting knowledge for practicing professionals. Students choose four required...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
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Professional Accounting & Finance
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11160Master's Degree
UM University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth logo
#454 in United States United States

Accounting Graduate Certificate Online

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth — The Accounting Graduate Certificate Online is a 12-credit graduate certificate designed to broaden and deepen accounting knowledge for practicing professionals. Students...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
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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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