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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

how we rank
243Ranked
PV Prairie View A&M University logo
#596 in United States United States

Prairie View A&M University

Public University · 12 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#596 in United States · by research impact
190,771 citations · h-index 157
245Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh logo
#599 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#599 in United States · by research impact
186,667 citations · h-index 175
246Ranked
UW University of Washington-Tacoma Campus logo
#601 in United States Tacoma, Washington, United States

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

USD 43,404/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
4,185Students
International
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#601 in United States · by research impact
184,732 citations · h-index 187
253Ranked
PU Pepperdine University logo
#612 in United States United States
#612 in United States · by research impact
173,811 citations · h-index 178
258Ranked
AI Alliant International University logo
#625 in United States United States
#625 in United States · by research impact
166,309 citations · h-index 156
259Ranked
UP University of Phoenix logo
#627 in United States United States

University of Phoenix

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#627 in United States · by research impact
166,147 citations · h-index 156
260Ranked
WI Western Illinois University logo
#628 in United States United States
#628 in United States · by research impact
166,074 citations · h-index 156
263Ranked
UM University of Maine at Farmington logo
#631 in United States United States

University of Maine at Farmington

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#631 in United States · by research impact
163,481 citations · h-index 164

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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