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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16273Professional

#651 in United States United States

Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Business-Management of Virtual Organizations

National University — The Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Business-Management of Virtual Organizations at National University is a 12-credit program built around managing virtual organizatio...

ProfessionalLevel

6 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

Year-round enrollment; next start date every MondayIntake

Business & Management

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16274Professional

#651 in United States United States

Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Business-Management of Virtual Organizations

National University

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Business & Management

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16275Professional

#651 in United States United States

Post-Master's Certificate in Psychology

National University — The Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychology at National University is a 100% online program that helps you expand your psychology career. You complete 6 courses and may c...

ProfessionalLevel

10-13 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

Every MondayIntake

Psychology

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16276Professional

#651 in United States United States

Post-Master's Certificate in Psychology

National University

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Psychology

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16277Professional

#651 in United States United States

Post-Master’s Certificate in Business

National University — The Post-Master’s Certificate in Business at National University requires students to complete six courses for 18 credit hours within a prescribed program. Students must...

ProfessionalLevel

As little as 10 months; median completion time is 14 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

Start your first course every MondayIntake

Business & Management

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16278Professional

#651 in United States United States

Post-Master’s Certificate in Business

National University

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Business & Management

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16279Professional

#651 in United States United States

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate with Internship Option (CA)

National University — National University offers a Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization: Mild to Moderate Support Needs Teaching Credential with an Internship option (California). Th...

ProfessionalLevel

Finish in 1.5 – 2 yearsDuration

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Year-round enrollmentIntake

Education

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16280Professional

#651 in United States United States

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate with Internship Option (CA)

National University

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Education

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16281Professional

#651 in United States United States

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

National University — The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate at National University prepares advanced practice nurses to provide primary mental health care for individual...

ProfessionalLevel

Finish in 12 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

Year-round enrollmentIntake

Medicine & Health Sciences

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16282Professional

#651 in United States United States

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

National University

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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16283Bachelor's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Accelerated Nursing Program

Eastern Illinois University

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Nursing

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16284Bachelor's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Accounting

Eastern Illinois University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Eastern Illinois University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial transactions, reporting, and the anal...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Professional Accounting & Finance

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16285Program

#652 in United States United States

Adult Education

Eastern Illinois University — The Adult Education degree program at Eastern Illinois University is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to effectively teach and facilitate learning amo...

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Education

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16286Program

#652 in United States United States

Advertising

Eastern Illinois University — The Advertising degree program at Eastern Illinois University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the advertising industry and its proce...

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Advertising

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16287Bachelor's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Advertising and Social Media

Eastern Illinois University

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Advertising

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16288Program

#652 in United States United States

Africana Studies

Eastern Illinois University — Africana Studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines the history, culture, and contributions of people of African descent across the globe. This degree goes bey...

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Social Sciences & Psychology

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16289Program

#652 in United States United States

Aging Studies

Eastern Illinois University — The Aging Studies degree program at Eastern Illinois University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with agi...

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Social Sciences & Psychology

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16290Program

#652 in United States United States

Anthropology

Eastern Illinois University — Explore the Human Experience with AnthropologyThe Anthropology degree program at Eastern Illinois University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human...

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Anthropology

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16291Bachelor's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Applied Artificial Intelligence

Eastern Illinois University

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Artificial Intelligence

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16292Master's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Applied Communication Option

Eastern Illinois University — The Master's degree in Applied Communication at Eastern Illinois University offers an in-depth exploration of communication theories, methodologies, and practices relevan...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Media & Communication

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16293Bachelor's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Applied Engineering

Eastern Illinois University — The Bachelor's Degree in Applied Engineering at Eastern Illinois University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, real-world appli...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Engineering

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16294Bachelor's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Applied Physics

Eastern Illinois University

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Applied Physics

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16295Master's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Applied Sociology

Eastern Illinois University — The Applied Sociology, MS program focuses on graduate study in applied sociology and prepares students for work that can include roles such as an anthropologist, a lawyer...

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Sociology

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16296Bachelor's Degree

#652 in United States United States

Art

Eastern Illinois University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Art at Eastern Illinois University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students eager to explore their creative potential and develop...

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 (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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