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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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481Ranked
RC Randolph-Macon College logo
#1,111 in United States United States

Randolph-Macon College

Public University · 1 course in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,111 in United States · by research impact
28,445 citations · h-index 78
482Ranked
LM Lincoln Memorial University logo
#1,112 in United States United States
#1,112 in United States · by research impact
28,143 citations · h-index 63
484Ranked
LU Lander University logo
#1,114 in United States United States
#1,114 in United States · by research impact
27,969 citations · h-index 75
486Ranked
SA St. Ambrose University logo
#1,118 in United States United States
#1,118 in United States · by research impact
27,444 citations · h-index 77
488Ranked
MS Minot State University logo
#1,122 in United States United States
#1,122 in United States · by research impact
26,744 citations · h-index 78
489Ranked
CU Carroll University logo
#1,123 in United States United States

Carroll University

Public University · 7 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,123 in United States · by research impact
26,717 citations · h-index 73
490Ranked
DC Daemen College logo
#1,126 in United States United States

Daemen College

Public University · 8 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,126 in United States · by research impact
26,280 citations · h-index 74
492Ranked
CS College of Saint Benedict logo
#1,132 in United States United States

College of Saint Benedict

Public University · 3 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,132 in United States · by research impact
25,772 citations · h-index 75
496Ranked
DT Delaware Technical Community College logo
#1,141 in United States United States

Delaware Technical Community College

Public University · 13 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,141 in United States · by research impact
24,893 citations · h-index 75
501Ranked
DU Dominican University logo
#1,151 in United States United States

Dominican University

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,151 in United States · by research impact
23,973 citations · h-index 66
502Ranked
CC City College of San Francisco logo
#1,152 in United States United States

City College of San Francisco

Public University · 8 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,152 in United States · by research impact
23,669 citations · h-index 65
503Ranked
CU Capella University logo
#1,154 in United States United States

Capella University

Public University · 11 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,154 in United States · by research impact
23,596 citations · h-index 66
504Ranked
FP Franklin Pierce University logo
#1,157 in United States United States

Franklin Pierce University

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#1,157 in United States · by research impact
23,465 citations · h-index 73

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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