Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

11 Best Universities in Massachusetts for Epidemiology

Focusing specifically on Epidemiology, our data science engine identified the 11 most influential universities in Massachusetts. To determine these leaders, we isolated 1.67M specialized research publications which collectively generated 94.98M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University

For Epidemiology

#1 in United States #1 in North America

4% Acceptance

1,489 Enrollment

1545 Avg SAT

1636 Founded

2

Boston

Boston University

For Epidemiology

#11 in United States #12 in North America

11% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1475 Avg SAT

1869 Founded

3

Medford, MA

Tufts University

For Epidemiology

#54 in United States #64 in North America

11% Acceptance

7,126 Enrollment

1515 Avg SAT

1852 Founded

4

Worcester, MA

University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester

For Epidemiology

#66 in United States #78 in North America

12% Acceptance

1,261 Enrollment

1545 Avg SAT

1962 Founded

5

Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

For Epidemiology

#112 in United States #130 in North America

5% Acceptance

4,535 Enrollment

1550 Avg SAT

1861 Founded

6

Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts – Amherst

For Epidemiology

#118 in United States #137 in North America

60% Acceptance

17,560 Enrollment

1405 Avg SAT

1863 Founded

7

Lowell

University of Massachusetts – Lowell

For Epidemiology

#141 in United States #162 in North America

83% Acceptance

12,122 Enrollment

1275 Avg SAT

1894 Founded

8

Boston

Northeastern University

For Epidemiology

#151 in United States #172 in North America

5% Acceptance

17,432 Enrollment

1490 Avg SAT

1898 Founded

9

Boston

For Epidemiology

#225 in United States #253 in North America

16% Acceptance

9,942 Enrollment

1490 Avg SAT

1863 Founded

10

Boston

University of Massachusetts – Boston

For Epidemiology

#168 in United States #189 in North America

84% Acceptance

9,942 Enrollment

1180 Avg SAT

1964 Founded

11

Waltham

Brandeis University

For Epidemiology

#204 in United States #229 in North America

40% Acceptance

9,536 Enrollment

1455 Avg SAT

1948 Founded