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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
195Ranked
UW University of Washington-Bothell Campus logo
#488 in United States Bothell, Washington, United States

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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USD 43,155/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
5,457Students
International
Admissions open
#488 in United States · by research impact
343,677 citations · h-index 210
197Ranked
MM Meharry Medical College logo
#499 in United States United States

Meharry Medical College

Public University · 14 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#499 in United States · by research impact
325,077 citations · h-index 187
199Ranked
MS Missouri State University logo
#504 in United States United States

Missouri State University

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#504 in United States · by research impact
311,876 citations · h-index 195
202Ranked
FA Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University logo
#510 in United States United States
#510 in United States · by research impact
303,834 citations · h-index 179
214Ranked
NY New York Institute of Technology logo
#533 in United States United States

New York Institute of Technology

Public University · 7 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#533 in United States · by research impact
270,411 citations · h-index 178

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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