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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

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193Ranked
WC West Chester University of Pennsylvania logo
#561 in United States United States

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public University · 13 courses in Education

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#561 in United States · by research impact
230,971 citations · h-index 190
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196Ranked
TW Texas Woman's University logo
#565 in United States United States

Texas Woman's University

Public University · 3 courses in Education

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#565 in United States · by research impact
227,041 citations · h-index 166
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198Ranked
TA Texas A&M University - Kingsville logo
#568 in United States United States

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Public University · 8 courses in Education

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#568 in United States · by research impact
222,936 citations · h-index 167
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201Ranked
TU Tuskegee University logo
#579 in United States United States

Tuskegee University

Public University · 5 courses in Education

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#579 in United States · by research impact
211,160 citations · h-index 160
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206Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse logo
#589 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse

Public University · 5 courses in Education

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#589 in United States · by research impact
196,449 citations · h-index 158
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207Ranked
EH Emory & Henry College logo
#592 in United States United States

Emory & Henry College

Public University · 4 courses in Education

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#592 in United States · by research impact
194,575 citations · h-index 196
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212Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh logo
#599 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Public University · 4 courses in Education

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#599 in United States · by research impact
186,667 citations · h-index 175
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Education at other levels

Bachelor's Education Diploma Education Foundation Education Master's Education PhD Education Professional Education

Related subjects

Curriculum & Instruction Early Childhood Education Primary Education Special Education

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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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