Medical Schools by State 2026
Medical Schools Number Public
State | Medical Schools Number Public↓ | Medical Schools Number Private | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | New York | 12 | 5 |
 | Texas | 12 | 3 |
 | California | 7 | 9 |
 | Florida | 6 | 4 |
 | Michigan | 6 | 1 |
 | Ohio | 6 | 2 |
 | New Jersey | 4 | 1 |
 | Virginia | 4 | 2 |
 | Illinois | 3 | 6 |
 | Oklahoma | 3 | |
 | Pennsylvania | 3 | 6 |
 | West Virginia | 3 | |
 | Alabama | 2 | 2 |
 | Arizona | 2 | 3 |
 | Kentucky | 2 | 1 |
 | Louisiana | 2 | 2 |
 | Maryland | 2 | 1 |
 | Missouri | 2 | 4 |
 | Nevada | 2 | 1 |
 | North Carolina | 2 | 3 |
 | South Carolina | 2 | 2 |
 | Tennessee | 2 | 3 |
 | Washington | 2 | 4 |
 | Alaska | 1 | |
 | Arkansas | 1 | 2 |
 | Colorado | 1 | 1 |
 | Connecticut | 1 | 2 |
 | Delaware | 1 | 2 |
 | Georgia | 1 | 5 |
 | Hawaii | 1 | |
 | Idaho | 1 | |
 | Indiana | 1 | 1 |
 | Iowa | 1 | 1 |
 | Kansas | 1 | 1 |
 | Massachusetts | 1 | 3 |
 | Minnesota | 1 | 1 |
 | Mississippi | 1 | 1 |
 | Montana | 1 | 1 |
 | Nebraska | 1 | 1 |
 | New Mexico | 1 | 1 |
 | North Dakota | 1 | |
 | Oregon | 1 | 1 |
 | South Dakota | 1 | |
 | Utah | 1 | 1 |
 | Vermont | 1 | |
 | Wisconsin | 1 | 1 |
 | Wyoming | 1 | |
 | Maine | 1 | |
 | New Hampshire | 1 | |
 | Rhode Island | 1 | |
 | United States | 115 | 94 |
For additional details on each school, see the table following the per-state listings.
The landscape of medical education in the United States is diverse, with medical schools dispersed across various states. In 2023, New York and Texas emerged as the states with the highest number of medical schools, each boasting 12 institutions. New York, home to prestigious medical institutions like Columbia University and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has long been recognized as a hub for medical education and research.
Following closely behind, Texas also hosts 12 medical schools, including institutions such as the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine. Texas’ significant presence in medical education reflects its commitment to training healthcare professionals to serve its growing population.
California, known for its innovation and academic excellence, housed seven medical schools in 2023, with notable institutions like Stanford University School of Medicine and UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Despite having fewer medical schools than New York and Texas, California’s institutions are renowned for their groundbreaking research and contributions to medical advancements.
Other states with notable presence include Florida, Michigan, and Ohio, each hosting six medical schools.
