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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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122Ranked
MU Marymount University logo
#308 in United States United States

Marymount University

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#308 in United States · by research impact
1,596,079 citations · h-index 383
123Ranked
AS Albany State University logo
#309 in United States United States

Albany State University

Public University · 19 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#309 in United States · by research impact
1,570,358 citations · h-index 402
124Ranked
WS Wright State University logo
#312 in United States United States

Wright State University

Public University · 12 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#312 in United States · by research impact
1,528,161 citations · h-index 383
126Ranked
TT Texas Tech University-Health Sciences Center logo
#319 in United States United States

Texas Tech University-Health Sciences Center

Public University · 19 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#319 in United States · by research impact
1,450,613 citations · h-index 356
127Ranked
UT University of Texas at El Paso logo
#321 in United States United States

University of Texas at El Paso

Public University · 10 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#321 in United States · by research impact
1,449,187 citations · h-index 368
129Ranked
UT The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley logo
#324 in United States United States

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Public University · 15 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#324 in United States · by research impact
1,410,570 citations · h-index 475
133Ranked
WU Wilmington University logo
#334 in United States United States
#334 in United States · by research impact
1,246,980 citations · h-index 396
136Ranked
FI Florida Institute of Technology logo
#339 in United States United States

Florida Institute of Technology

Public University · 4 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#339 in United States · by research impact
1,221,629 citations · h-index 345
138Ranked
AC Abilene Christian University logo
#350 in United States United States
#350 in United States · by research impact
1,063,099 citations · h-index 421
144Ranked
NS Nova Southeastern University logo
#366 in United States United States
#366 in United States · by research impact
878,728 citations · h-index 303

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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