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949 Best Public Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in the United States

Cornell University tops our list of 949 Public Medicine & Health Sciences universities in the United States at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Johns Hopkins University (QS World #24). Across the whole list there are 4,496 courses to choose from.

949 universities · ranked best first

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217Ranked
MS Morgan State University logo
#536 in United States United States

Morgan State University

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#536 in United States · by research impact
264,447 citations · h-index 202
218Ranked
SI Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville logo
#537 in United States United States

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#537 in United States · by research impact
264,129 citations · h-index 169
219Ranked
NU Norwich University logo
#538 in United States United States
#538 in United States · by research impact
263,774 citations · h-index 206
221Ranked
CS California State University, San Marcos logo
#544 in United States United States
#544 in United States · by research impact
252,257 citations · h-index 199
228Ranked
WC West Chester University of Pennsylvania logo
#561 in United States United States
#561 in United States · by research impact
230,971 citations · h-index 190
230Ranked
TW Texas Woman's University logo
#565 in United States United States
#565 in United States · by research impact
227,041 citations · h-index 166
231Ranked
OC Oklahoma City University logo
#567 in United States United States

Oklahoma City University

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#567 in United States · by research impact
223,380 citations · h-index 187
232Ranked
TA Texas A&M University - Kingsville logo
#568 in United States United States

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Public University · 3 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#568 in United States · by research impact
222,936 citations · h-index 167
236Ranked
TU Tuskegee University logo
#579 in United States United States

Tuskegee University

Public University · 3 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#579 in United States · by research impact
211,160 citations · h-index 160
240Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse logo
#589 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse

Public University · 9 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#589 in United States · by research impact
196,449 citations · h-index 158

How these universities are ranked

63 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Washington is cited most (98,078,141 citations). 35 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

949 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (4), Missouri (2) and Texas (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of California, Berkeley, founded in 1868. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 1,693 bachelor's, 589 master's, 505 diploma and 338 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Medicine & Health Sciences (4,406), Nursing (22), Public Health (17) and Health Administration (11). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 92% are full-time and 313 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Oregon Health Sciences University offers the widest choice, with 47 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 24 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and University of California, Berkeley the most at USD 44,000; 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

What are the top universities for Public Medicine & Health Sciences in the United States?

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

Which is the cheapest university for Public Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in the United States?

949 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United States?

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

When do Public Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in the United States?

313 of these courses are listed as online.

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