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.

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15985Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Comparative Studies in Literature & Culture

Occidental College — Comparative Studies in Literature & Culture majors study the intersection of literature, philosophy, art, and culture. Students read and compare works from multiple l...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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15986Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Computer Science

Occidental College — In the Occidental College Computer Science undergraduate program, you study how information is represented, organized, and processed. The major builds a foundation in pro...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Computer Science

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15987Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Critical Theory & Social Justice

Occidental College — The Critical Theory and Social Justice major at Occidental College examines how systems of power, identity, and inequality shape the world. Students study topics such as...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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15988Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Diplomacy & World Affairs

Occidental College — The Diplomacy & World Affairs (DWA) program at Occidental College helps you understand international relations and the forces that shape global politics and economics. As...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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15989PhD / Doctorate

#641 in United States United States

Doctor Scooby Doolittle

Occidental College — Doctor Scooby-Doolittle is an original story plus three adaptations of traditional folktales, performed by Occidental Children’s Theater as a seven-week outdoor run at th...

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15990Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Economics

Occidental College — The Economics major at Occidental College helps you analyze how societies manage limited resources and how decisions shape opportunity and growth. You study markets, trad...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics

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15991Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Education

Occidental College — The Education undergraduate program at Occidental College is designed for students who want to understand education as a social, political, and community-based practice....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Education

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15992Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Engineering Program

Occidental College — The Engineering Program at Occidental College is a 3-2 Engineering Program that combines liberal arts and sciences with engineering study. Students study at Occidental fo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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15993Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

English

Occidental College — Occidental College offers an English undergraduate major focused on reading and interpreting literature from a wide range of authors and eras. Students study how language...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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15994Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Environmental Inquiry

Occidental College — Environmental Inquiry at Occidental College supports critical and scientific perspectives on natural and human systems. Coursework spans topics tied to climate change, bi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Agriculture & Environment

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15995Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Environmental Science

Occidental College — The Environmental Science concentration at Occidental College explores the intersection of human systems and the natural world. Students study earth processes and ecosyst...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Agriculture & Environment

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15996Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Food Studies

Occidental College — Food Studies at Occidental College is an interdisciplinary minor that examines food as part of cultural, political, and environmental systems. Students study how food pro...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Agriculture & Environment

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15997Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

French Studies

Occidental College — The French Studies program at Occidental College introduces students to intellectual, literary, cultural, and political traditions of the Francophone world through the st...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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15998Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies

Occidental College — The Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies minor at Occidental College is an interdisciplinary minor that examines how gender and sexuality shape identities, institutions, an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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15999Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Geology

Occidental College — The Geology major at Occidental College helps you understand how the Earth works, including shifting plates, climate change, earthquakes, climate records, minerals, water...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Geology

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16000Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

History

Occidental College — The History major at Occidental College helps students understand how people, power, and ideas have shaped the world. Students study how societies change over time and ho...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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16001Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Japanese Studies

Occidental College — The Japanese Studies major is intended for students primarily interested in Japanese language and literature. The program is designed to help students gain in-depth knowl...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Japanese Studies

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16002Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Kinesiology

Occidental College — Occidental College’s Kinesiology undergraduate program explores human movement and how sport, exercise, and physical activity shape health and performance. Students study...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Sports & Recreation

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16003Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Latino/a & Latin American Studies

Occidental College

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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16004Master's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Master Class

Occidental College — This Master Class at Occidental College features musician and singer Esperanza Spalding coaching students in performance. Students take part in an hour-long master class...

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16005Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Mathematics

Occidental College — The Mathematics undergraduate program at Occidental College prepares you for advanced problem-solving through study of calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Mathematics

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16006Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Media Arts & Culture

Occidental College — Media Arts & Culture at Occidental College brings together film and media theory with hands-on production. Students study how visual and digital media shape culture, poli...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Media & Communication

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16007Bachelor's Degree

#641 in United States United States

Music

Occidental College — The Music program at Occidental College is an undergraduate degree that covers performance, composition, music theory, history, production, and conducting. Students also...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music

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16008PhD / Doctorate

#641 in United States United States

PhD Producer

Occidental College — This material is about Occidental College as a producer of students who go on to earn doctorates. It highlights results from a study published in The Journal of Economic...

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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 (147,623,675 citations). 184 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 Social Sciences & Psychology (3,239), Medicine & Health Sciences (3,196), Business & Management (2,932) and Education (2,799). 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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