76 Best Public Professional Education Universities in the United States

Brown University leads the 76 Public Professional Education universities in the United States at #69 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) and Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 134 courses to choose from.

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73Ranked

#2,239 in United States United States

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Education

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#2,239 in United States · by research impact

291 citations · h-index 8

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74Ranked

#2,324 in United States United States

Bishop State Community College

Public University · 4 courses in Professional Education

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#2,324 in United States · by research impact

37 citations · h-index 1

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75Ranked

United States

Pratt Institute

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Education

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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76Ranked

United States

Indiana Institute of Technology

Public University · 1 course in Professional Education

PacesetterProfessional

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #69 (Brown University) to #545 (CUNY Lehman College); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Vanderbilt University is cited most (20,026,856 citations). 2 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

76 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (1) account for the most of those we can place. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the largest, with 3,254 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (133) and TESL (1). The usual length is 3–4 years and One year. 82% are full-time and 14 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). National University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Professional Education in the United States?

Brown University (QS World #69), Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) and Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Professional Education in the United States?

76 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Professional Education course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with One year the next most common.

When do Public Professional Education courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study Public Professional Education online with a university in the United States?

14 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Professional Education courses in the United States?

National University, with 8, ahead of University of Maine at Farmington (7).

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