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2026 Best Medical Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best Medical Science graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 98 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Medical Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

Here are the top-ranked schools:

Leading the list is Oregon Health And Science University, our #1 Medical Science school in the United States. This public school is set in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $24,306, compared with $37,338 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $32,059 to complete their Medical Science program here. See the full Oregon Health And Science University profile

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai came in at #2 on this year's Medical Science ranking in the United States. Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Get the full Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai report

The strong Medical Science programs at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #3 place in the United States. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school based in Pittsburgh, PA. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center came in at #4 on this year's Medical Science ranking in the United States. Based in Dallas, TX, University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public institution. Read the full report on University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

#5

University Of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #5 on this year's Medical Science ranking in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Medical Science students take on a median of $16,155 in debt. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile

University Of Southern California ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Medical Science schools. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete their Medical Science program here. Read more about University Of Southern California

University Of California San Francisco placed #7 among Medical Science schools in the United States. Located in San Francisco, CA, University Of California San Francisco is a public institution. See the full University Of California San Francisco profile

#8

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Typical Medical Science student debt is $17,074. More on Tufts University

University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison

Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #10 position. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. The median Medical Science program debt is $23,258. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete their Medical Science program here. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Medical Science students take on a median of $16,250 in debt. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#13

University Of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University Of Kentucky did well this year, earning the #13 position. University Of Kentucky is a public school based in Lexington, KY. About 71% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Typical Medical Science student debt is $24,094. Get the full University Of Kentucky report

Wright State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 42% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete their Medical Science program here. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile

#15

University At Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University At Buffalo ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Medical Science schools. This public school is set in Buffalo, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. The median Medical Science program debt is $22,232. Get the full University At Buffalo report

#16

University Of Vermont

Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. University Of Vermont is a public school based in Burlington, VT. University Of Vermont posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. Students from in state pay about $19,058 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Typical Medical Science student debt is $22,607. Read the full report on University Of Vermont

Harvard University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full Harvard University report

Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about Wayne State University

Butler University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Medical Science schools. See the full Butler University profile

High Point University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. More on High Point University

The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston profile

George Fox University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on George Fox University

Morehouse School Of Medicine did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Morehouse School Of Medicine

University Of California San Diego landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of California San Diego profile

George Washington University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. More on George Washington University

Rest of the Top 50 Best Medical Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

These schools also placed among the very best this year:

University Of California Los Angeles landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles

University Of Utah came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Utah

Jacksonville University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. See the full Jacksonville University profile

University Of Florida ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Medical Science schools. Get the full University Of Florida report

University Of Rochester placed #30 among Medical Science schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Rochester

Lasell College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Lasell College report

Medical University Of South Carolina landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Medical University Of South Carolina

Georgetown University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Georgetown University

Rush University placed #34 among Medical Science schools in the United States. Get the full Rush University report

University Of Missouri Kansas City did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full University Of Missouri Kansas City profile

Ohio University Main Campus landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile

Vanderbilt University placed #37 among Medical Science schools in the United States. More on Vanderbilt University

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Stony Brook University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Medical Science schools. Read the full report on Stony Brook University

University Of California Irvine came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of California Irvine

Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Medical Science schools. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana

Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions

New York Institute Of Technology landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. See the full New York Institute Of Technology profile

The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

University Of South Dakota placed #45 among Medical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of South Dakota

Yale University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Medical Science schools. Read the full report on Yale University

Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #47 in this year's ranking. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile

University Of Missouri Columbia placed #48 among Medical Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Missouri Columbia

The University Of Texas Medical Branch placed #49 among Medical Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Medical Branch

Boston University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. See the full Boston University profile

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 98 ranked schools only.

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