290 Best Professional Universities in United States

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QS World #34 #3 in United States New York, United States

Columbia University

Private University — Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as...

USD 56,000 – USD 76,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1754Founded

33,000Students

12,000International

Admissions open

78.0 / 100 · Outstanding

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2Top pick

#10 in United States United States

Abilene Christian University

Public University — Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 institution. It was found...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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3Top pick

#12 in United States United States

Academic medical center at State University of New York at Stony Brook

Public University — The State University of New York at Stony Brook, commonly referred to as Stony Brook University (SBU), is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York, United States, on Long Island...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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4Ranked

#14 in United States United States

Adelphi University

Public University — Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, New York, United States. Adelphi also has centers in Downtown Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual,...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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5Ranked

#32 in United States United States

Albion College

Public University — Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, United States. The college was founded in 1835, and its undergraduate population was approximately 1,500 students as of...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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6Ranked

#33 in United States United States

Alcorn State University

Public University — Alcorn State University is a public historically black land-grant research university adjacent to Lorman, Mississippi. Named after former Mississippi governor James L. Alcorn, it was founded...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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7Ranked

#39 in United States United States

Allen College

Public University — Cyrus Allen is an American professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, T...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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8Ranked

#59 in United States Orlando, Florida, United States

Ana G. Mendez University

Private University — Ana G. Mendez University is a private university located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

USD 13,575/yrTuition (indicative)

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4,763Students

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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9Ranked

#65 in United States United States

Angelo State University

Public University — Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained university status and awarded its first baccalaure...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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10Ranked

#71 in United States United States

Antioch University

Public University — Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, is a private university with multiple campuses in the United States and online programs. It is the continuation of Antioc...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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11Ranked

#72 in United States United States

Antioch University - Los Angeles

Public University — Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) is a campus of Antioch University in Culver City, California.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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12Ranked

#77 in United States United States

Arcadia College

Public University — Arcadia College, located in Arcadia, Missouri, United States, was founded by Rev. J.C. Berryman in 1843. The institution was associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Berryman then sol...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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13Ranked

#86 in United States United States

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Public University — Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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14Ranked

#94 in United States United States

Ashland University

Public University — Ashland University is a private university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. The university consists of a 135-acre (55 ha) main campus and several off-campus centers throughout central and no...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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15Ranked

#98 in United States United States

Assumption College for Sisters

Public University — The Assumption College for Sisters is a private two-year Catholic women's college formerly located in Mendham Borough, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1953 through an affiliation with...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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16Ranked

#107 in United States United States

Augusta University

Public University — Augusta University (AU) is a public research university and academic medical center in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite medic...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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17Ranked

#108 in United States United States

Augustana College (IL)

Public University — Augustana College is a private Lutheran liberal arts college in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. The college enrolls approximately 2,500 students. Its campus is adjacent to the Mississi...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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18Ranked

#116 in United States United States

Azusa Pacific University

Public University — Azusa Pacific University (APU) is a private evangelical research university in Azusa, California, United States. The university was founded in 1899 in Whittier, California, with classes firs...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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19Ranked

#123 in United States United States

Ball State University

Public University — Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana, United States. The university has three off-campus centers in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Fishers, Indiana. The un...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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20Ranked

#129 in United States United States

Barry University

Public University — Barry University is a private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida, United States. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, it is one of the largest Catholic universities in...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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21Ranked

#145 in United States United States

Bellevue University

Public University — Bellevue University is a private university in Bellevue, Nebraska, United States. It opened in 1966 as Bellevue College and re-branded to its current name in 1994. As of 2011, 80% of its und...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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22Ranked

#148 in United States United States

Belmont University

Public University — Belmont University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Descended from Belmont Women's College, founded in 1890 by schoolteachers Ida Hood and Susan Hero...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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23Ranked

#149 in United States United States

Beloit College

Public University — Beloit College is a private liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1846 when Wisconsin was still a territory, it is the state's oldest continuously operated col...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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24Ranked

#160 in United States United States

Berklee College of Music

Public University — Berklee College of Music is a private music college in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known for the study of jazz and modern...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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Which are the best universities for Professional universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Columbia University, Abilene Christian University, Academic medical center at State University of New York at Stony Brook. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Professional universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

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We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

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