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903 Best Public Education Universities in the United States

University of Chicago leads the 903 Public Education universities in the United States at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Johns Hopkins University (QS World #24) and Brown University (QS World #69). Across the whole list there are 3,568 courses to choose from.

903 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
555Ranked
SK Salish Kootenai College logo
#1,339 in United States United States
#1,339 in United States · by research impact
13,106 citations · h-index 67
556Ranked
SU Southern University at New Orleans logo
#1,340 in United States United States
#1,340 in United States · by research impact
13,094 citations · h-index 61
558Ranked
AP American Public University System logo
#1,347 in United States United States
#1,347 in United States · by research impact
12,244 citations · h-index 46
560Ranked
LC Livingstone College logo
#1,350 in United States United States
#1,350 in United States · by research impact
12,045 citations · h-index 50
562Ranked
EC Edgewood College logo
#1,352 in United States United States
#1,352 in United States · by research impact
11,945 citations · h-index 51
564Ranked
CS Central State University logo
#1,354 in United States United States
#1,354 in United States · by research impact
11,788 citations · h-index 41
566Ranked
CC Carlow College logo
#1,358 in United States United States
#1,358 in United States · by research impact
11,646 citations · h-index 49
567Ranked
NA North American University logo
#1,360 in United States United States
#1,360 in United States · by research impact
11,604 citations · h-index 49
572Ranked
SC Simpson College logo
#1,378 in United States United States
#1,378 in United States · by research impact
10,858 citations · h-index 50
575Ranked
GC Gaston College logo
#1,384 in United States United States
#1,384 in United States · by research impact
10,528 citations · h-index 50

By university type

How these universities are ranked

44 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (University of Chicago) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Johns Hopkins University is cited most (78,461,703 citations). 30 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

903 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (4), Texas (3) and Massachusetts (3) account for the most of those we can place. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 1,868 bachelor's, 615 master's, 158 diploma and 134 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (3,474), Primary Education (36), Early Childhood Education (14) and Curriculum & Instruction (13). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 93% are full-time and 215 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). State University of New York at Cortland offers the widest choice, with 38 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 26 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus the most at USD 43,404; the middle of the range is about USD 18,784. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Education?

University of Chicago (QS World #13), Johns Hopkins University (QS World #24) and Brown University (QS World #69) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Education 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 many public universities offer Public Education in the United States?

903 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Education course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Education 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.

Can I study Public Education online with a university in the United States?

215 of these courses are listed as online.

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