Baylor College of Medicine
(BCM)
Part of Harris Health System
About
The Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private medical school in Houston, Texas, United States. The school was originally a college of Baylor University and was known as the Baylor University College of Medicine, but it separated from Baylor in 1969 and became an independent institution. The college consists of four schools: the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, th...
The Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private medical school in Houston, Texas, United States. The school was originally a college of Baylor University and was known as the Baylor University College of Medicine, but it separated from Baylor in 1969 and became an independent institution. The college consists of four schools: the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Health Professions, and the National School of Tropical Medicine.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 35 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 1,581
- Staff
- 8,889
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 19 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 23 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 37 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =49 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 49 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =51 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 52 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 52 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 77 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =82 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =82 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =84 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 86 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =97 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =154 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =192 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 193 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =200 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =431 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,313 | 67.4 | 2026 |
ARWU
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | 44 | 187.9 | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 55 | 74.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =71 | 76.7 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | =89 | 71.7 | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Baylor College of Medicine?
Baylor College of Medicine's performance in the latest university rankings: ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =131.
When was Baylor College of Medicine founded?
Baylor College of Medicine was founded in 1900.
What are the top subjects at Baylor College of Medicine?
Top subjects at Baylor College of Medicine include: Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cell Biology, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine.
Where is Baylor College of Medicine located?
Baylor College of Medicine is located in Houston, United States.