Top 100 education providers in North America (2026 list)

This selection of North American education providers includes large public university systems, major school districts, and academic medical centers. Among them are the University of California, educating minds and advancing research, and NYC Public Schools, serving 1.1 million students. Also present are Northwell Health, a large New York healthcare system, and Laureate Education, Inc., providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The data shows a strong presence of higher education institutions, particularly large public university systems across various states. California stands out with two of the largest entities: the University of California and The California State University, both significant employers in the sector.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	University of California jobs.universityofcalifornia.edu Educating top minds, advancing research, engaging communities, supporting economy, improving health, protecting environment, and driving innovation across California.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Oakland	152,503	n/a
2	The California State University calstate.edu Leading higher education system in California with 23 campuses, offering quality, affordable education and producing job-ready graduates for the workforce	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Long Beach	93,821	n/a
3	NYC Public Schools schools.nyc.gov Largest urban public school system serving 1.1 million students with diverse staff committed to equity, inclusion, and educational excellence.	Primary and Secondary Education	🇺🇸 New York	78,078	n/a
4	Northwell Health northwell.edu Largest New York healthcare system with hospitals, outpatient facilities, research institutes, medical education, and extensive patient care services.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Lake Success	56,405	1997
5	Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org A not-for-profit academic medical center in Ohio, offering clinical care, research, and education with multiple facilities worldwide	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Cleveland	49,624	n/a
6	Mayo Clinic mayoclinic.org A leading not-for-profit medical practice founded on values of patient-centered care, teamwork, professionalism, and excellence in healthcare services	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Rochester	48,774	n/a
7	Los Angeles Unified School District lausd.org Public school district serving nearly 575,000 students across over 900 schools, focusing on academic achievement and healthy meals.	Education Administration Programs	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	45,643	1853
8	Laureate Education, Inc.laureate.net Providing accessible, high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs focused on developing skills and creating positive societal impact.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Miami	40,326	1999
9	Johns Hopkins Medicine hopkinsmedicine.org Coordinates research, teaching, patient care, and related enterprises for the university's School of Medicine and health system, including hospitals and healthcare practices.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Baltimore	39,325	n/a
10	University of Michigan umich.edu A prestigious institution dedicated to excellence in knowledge, art, and leadership development, serving Michigan and the world for the greater good	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Ann Arbor	39,204	1817
11	Chicago Public Schools cps.edu Provides education to over 340,000 students across more than 600 schools, focusing on college, career, and life readiness.	Education Administration Programs	🇺🇸 Chicago	38,314	1837
12	Harvard University harvard.edu An institution dedicated to teaching, learning, and research, producing global leaders across disciplines since 1636 Maintains flagship social media channels	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Cambridge	34,940	n/a
13	University of Washington washington.edu Public research university offering diverse educational programs, extensive campuses, cultural activities, and high-quality medical care, engaging with communities.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Seattle	32,106	n/a
14	University of Florida ufl.edu A major public research university in Florida with established programs in international education, research, and service, founded in 1853	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Gainesville	31,315	n/a
15	University of Wisconsin-Madison wisc.edu A prestigious public university in Madison, offering a wide range of liberal arts studies, professional programs, and student activities on a sprawling campus	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Madison	30,836	n/a
16	The Ohio State University osu.edu Large public university offering extensive research opportunities and multiple regional campuses, serving as a model for Ohio's higher education system.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Columbus	30,775	1870
17	Texas A&M University tamu.edu Public university offering diverse research, military officer training, athletics, and hosting presidential library with strong community values and hospitality.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 College Station	30,552	1876
18	Mount Sinai Health System mountsinai.org Provides distinguished care, conducts transformative research, and advances biomedical education through hospitals, a medical school, and extensive ambulatory network.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 New York	30,202	2013
19	HonorHealth honorhealth.com Provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute-care hospitals, medical group, cancer care, surgery centers, research, education, and community services across Arizona.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Scottsdale	30,000	2013
20	NYU Langone Health jobs.nyulangone.org World-class academic medical center with top-ranked patient care, education, and research programs, serving diverse communities with excellence and inclusive values	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 New York	29,840	n/a
21	Indiana University iu.edu Public university system with nine campuses across Indiana, providing diverse educational opportunities and community engagement throughout the state.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Bloomington	29,726	n/a
22	UCLA ucla.edu A renowned public research university offering diverse academic programs in a picturesque campus location within a thriving global city	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	29,540	1919
23	Tecnológico de Monterrey tec.mx Private university system promoting research, knowledge transfer, and technology to support economic, political, and social development in Mexico.	Higher Education	🇲🇽 Monterrey	29,006	1943
24	University of Toronto defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca Leading Canadian university focused on research, innovation, and global education to address pressing societal challenges and prepare students for success	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Toronto	28,832	n/a
25	Stanford University stanford.edu Leading research university fostering innovation, education, and global citizenship with extensive resources, diverse programs, and strong community partnerships.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Stanford	28,573	n/a
26	University of Minnesota twin-cities.umn.edu Offers a vast array of baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees across numerous fields at five campuses, providing extensive education and outreach.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Minneapolis and St. Paul	28,030	1851
27	New York University nyu.edu Research university with global campuses and academic sites offering diverse programs in arts, sciences, law, medicine, business, and professional studies.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 New York	26,981	n/a
28	University of Missouri System umsystem.edu A prestigious public research institution in Missouri, promoting education, research, and service to serve the state, nation, and beyond	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Columbia	26,615	n/a
29	The University of Texas at Austin utexas.edu A prestigious public university with a large campus, diverse academic programs, and a significant number of students, faculty, and staff	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Austin	26,268	1883
30	Michigan State University msu.edu Leading global public university offering over 400 academic programs, fostering education, research, and community engagement with Spartan spirit.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 East Lansing	26,149	1855
31	Purdue University purdue.edu Major research university offering top programs in science, engineering, pharmacy, business, and agriculture with diverse global student community.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 West Lafayette	25,360	1869
32	The University of British Columbia ubc.ca a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities worldwide.	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Vancouver	25,036	n/a
33	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign illinois.edu Leading public university with strong focus on education, research, global student opportunities, faculty innovation, and significant economic and community impact.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Champaign	24,692	n/a
34	University of California, Berkeley berkeley.edu Public research university offering diverse academic programs, fostering innovation, and serving as a flagship institution in California.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Berkeley	24,082	1868
35	Goodwill Industries International goodwill.org nonprofit organization providing education, training, and career services to disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities for empowerment.	Non-profit Organizations	🇺🇸 Rockville	24,004	1902
36	University of Southern California usc.edu A leading private research university located in Los Angeles, focused on academic excellence and fostering a community of alumni and students	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	23,894	1880
37	University of Kentucky uky.edu A public research university dedicated to improving lives through teaching, research, healthcare, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Lexington	23,783	1865
38	Clark County School District recruitment.ccsd.net Public school district serving over 300,000 students with diverse programs, including magnet and career academies, focused on academic excellence.	Education Administration Programs	🇺🇸 Las Vegas	23,773	1956
39	Massachusetts Institute of Technology web.mit.edu A private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, advancing knowledge and educating students in science and technology-focused areas	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Cambridge	23,586	1861
40	Columbia University columbia.edu A renowned leader in higher education, Columbia attracts top minds to drive academic inquiry, make groundbreaking discoveries, and serve society globally	Higher Education	🇺🇸 New York	23,565	1754
41	UT MD Anderson mdanderson.org A leading cancer center focused on patient care, research, education, and prevention, with top rankings in cancer care and a mission to #EndCancer	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Houston	23,100	1944
42	University of Pennsylvania upenn.edu Renowned Ivy League university with 12 schools offering a wide range of programs including arts, sciences, engineering, business, and medicine	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	22,558	1740
43	UC San Diego ucsd.edu A globally renowned research university fostering collaboration, driving discoveries, and equipping students to solve pressing global issues as changemakers	Higher Education	🇺🇸 La Jolla	22,205	n/a
44	Henry Ford Health henryford.com Integrated health system offering acute, specialty, primary, preventive care, medical education, research, and health insurance services with academic affiliations.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Detroit	22,161	1915
45	Houston Methodist houstonmethodist.org Comprehensive health system with hospitals, research institute, residency programs, outpatient and emergency care centers serving Greater Houston area.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Houston	22,002	n/a
46	Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System pennmedicine.org Leading academic medical center combining cutting-edge research, comprehensive patient care, and education to improve health and transform lives regionally.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	21,979	n/a
47	University of California, San Francisco ucsf.edu Driven by converging research, education, and patient care for breakthroughs. Pursues integrated excellence through collaboration among professional and graduate schools, medical center, and research programs.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 San Francisco	21,955	1873
48	Vanderbilt University Medical Center vanderbilthealth.com Leading academic medical center, excels in patient care, research, and education, solving complex medical problems through innovation and collaboration. Specialized care for various conditions, including transplants and pediatric cancer.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Nashville	21,888	1875
49	University of Maryland umd.edu Public research university emphasizing hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and global citizenship through diverse academic and research opportunities.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 College Park	21,670	n/a
50	University of California, Davis ucdavis.edu Public university offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs, conducting extensive research, fostering innovation, and preparing future leaders across multiple disciplines.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Davis	21,439	1908
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51	Miami-Dade County Public Schools dadeschools.net Public school district providing education services to students in Miami-Dade County, Florida, operating numerous schools and educational programs.	Education	🇺🇸 Miami	21,425	1885
52	University of Arizona arizona.edu Leading public research university in the American Southwest, enriching communities with top-notch research, resources, and career-focused education Your investment in yourself	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Tucson	21,024	n/a
53	North Carolina State University ncsu.edu Comprehensive university specializing in STEM education and research, committed to improving quality of life locally and globally through innovation.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Raleigh	20,729	1887
54	University Hospitals uhhospitals.org Integrated healthcare provider in northern Ohio, offering hospital services, outpatient facilities, physician offices, and leading research programs.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Cleveland	20,700	1866
55	Fairfax County Public Schools fcps.edu Serving over 180,000 students from prekindergarten to grade 12 with extensive staff support and advanced educational resources.	Primary and Secondary Education	🇺🇸 Falls Church	20,574	n/a
56	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill unc.edu A leading public university known for its vibrant community, diverse student body, academic excellence, and unmatched value in higher education	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Chapel Hill	20,098	n/a
57	Massachusetts General Hospital massgeneral.org Dedicated to providing top-notch healthcare in a compassionate environment through innovative research and education, improving health in diverse communities served	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Boston	20,001	1811
58	Cornell University cornell.edu Privately endowed research university partnering with New York State, focusing on public engagement to improve quality of life globally.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Ithaca	19,921	1865
59	Georgia Institute of Technology gatech.edu Focused technological education and research for over 25,000 students across multiple colleges, fostering innovation through numerous research centers.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Atlanta	19,765	1888
60	Yale University news.yale.edu Research university fostering global connections, creativity, and innovation, emphasizing student learning and positive worldwide impact.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 New Haven	19,675	n/a
61	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center mskcc.org Specialized teams provide personalized cancer care, conduct innovative research, and train future scientists and clinicians worldwide.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 New York	19,653	1884
62	University of Pittsburgh pitt.edu Top-ranked public institution in Pennsylvania, member of leading research universities Known for innovative discoveries and shaping future paths	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Pittsburgh	19,349	1787
63	UT Southwestern Medical Center utsouthwestern.edu An academic medical center with top research, education, and patient care; offering training to students and providing specialized healthcare services	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Dallas	19,275	1943
64	University of South Florida usf.edu A metropolitan research university with campuses in Tampa Bay, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, innovative research, and a world-class educational experience	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Tampa	19,255	1956
65	Orange County Public Schools ocps.net Public school district offering diverse magnet programs, career education, digital learning, high graduation rates, and extensive school facilities development.	Primary and Secondary Education	🇺🇸 Orlando	18,759	1869
66	University of Chicago uchicago.edu A prestigious academic institution encouraging scholars and students to think critically, explore various disciplines, and challenge conventional ideas for global enrichment	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Chicago	18,526	n/a
67	Jefferson Health jeffersonhealth.org This company is dedicated to providing excellent clinical care, educating future health professionals, and advancing research in health sciences	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	18,520	n/a
68	Indiana University Bloomington bloomington.iu.edu Residential, research-intensive campus offering academic excellence, professional programs, global initiatives, and nationally ranked schools in various disciplines to students	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Bloomington	18,459	1820
69	Rutgers University rutgers.edu Leading institution for higher education in New Jersey, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across various departments and schools	Higher Education	🇺🇸 New Brunswick	18,394	1766
70	School of Visual Arts sva.edu A prestigious school educating artists, designers, and creative professionals with distinguished faculty, innovative curriculum, and a global alumni network	Higher Education	🇺🇸 New York	18,280	1947
71	The Johns Hopkins University jhu.edu Leading research university offering diverse academic programs across multiple campuses, fostering innovation and improving lives through education and discovery.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Baltimore	18,221	n/a
72	Ochsner Health ochsner.org Nonprofit healthcare provider operating hospitals and urgent care centers, delivering expert care and promoting healthier lives across Gulf South.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 New Orleans	18,121	n/a
73	Washington University in St. Louis washu.edu Private university focusing on teaching, research, and fostering knowledge creation while engaging with a diverse, multicultural community.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 St. Louis	18,070	1853
74	Preply preply.com The company connects learners with online tutors worldwide, offering live language classes with AI tools and learning materials for progress and engagement	Technology, Information and Internet	🇺🇸 Brookline	18,061	2012
75	KinderCare Learning Companies kcecareers.com A leading provider of early childhood education, offering accredited programs, exceptional teachers, and a focus on preparing children for academic success	Education Administration Programs	🇺🇸 Lake Oswego	17,972	n/a
76	University of Illinois Chicago uic.edu A large university in Chicago with 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges, and a public medical center	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Chicago	17,943	1965
77	Mass General Brigham massgeneralbrigham.org Integrated academic health system providing patient care, research, teaching, and community services through hospitals, insurance, and specialized medical centers.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Somerville	17,890	n/a
78	UCLA Health uclahealth.org Comprehensive healthcare system with top-ranked hospitals, advanced medical technology, expert physicians, and pioneering biomedical research across multiple specialties.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	17,812	1955
79	Hospital for Special Surgery hss.edu Academic medical center specializing in orthopedics and rheumatology with top national rankings, low complication rates, and multiple regional facilities.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 New York	17,614	1863
80	The University of Georgia uga.edu Public research university providing diverse educational programs, serving state-wide commitments, and preserving intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Athens	17,591	n/a
81	Colorado State University colostate.edu Offers over 250 academic programs, conducts world-class research in various scientific fields, and provides top-ranked professional programs.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Fort Collins	17,537	1870
82	Oregon Health & Science University ohsu.edu Research and education focused on disease understanding, treatment innovations, and training future health professionals across various medical fields.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Portland	17,535	1887
83	Boston Children's Hospital childrenshospital.org A leading pediatric medical center providing comprehensive healthcare services for children from birth to 21 years, with specialized clinical programs and renowned physicians	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Boston	17,496	1869
84	Emory Healthcare emoryhealthcare.org A leading healthcare system in Georgia, offering 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, over 250 provider locations, and 2,800 physicians across 70 medical subspecialties	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Atlanta	17,411	n/a
85	Houston ISD houstonisd.org Largest Texas public school district providing intensive core curriculum, specialized programs, and fostering critical thinking and leadership skills.	Education Administration Programs	🇺🇸 Houston	17,386	1879
86	Northeastern University northeastern.edu Global research university combining experiential learning with cooperative education, offering diverse programs and addressing health, security, and sustainability challenges worldwide.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Boston	17,385	n/a
87	The School District of Palm Beach County palmbeachschools.org A large school district in Palm Beach County with 180 schools, 170,000+ students, and over 23,000 employees, including 13,000+ teachers	Education Administration Programs	🇺🇸 West Palm Beach	17,353	1909
88	Brigham Young University byu.edu Private university integrating faith and learning, preparing students for leadership and service with a focus on spiritual and academic growth.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Provo	17,134	1875
89	Northwestern University northwestern.edu Premier research university offering innovative teaching, pioneering research, and diverse, collaborative environments across multiple campuses near Chicago and Qatar.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Evanston	16,997	1851
90	University of Alabama at Birmingham uab.edu Educates students, conducts research, provides patient care, fosters innovation, and engages with the community, significantly impacting the state's economy.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Birmingham	16,963	1969
91	Cedars-Sinai careers.cshs.org Comprehensive healthcare provider excelling in patient care, pioneering research, advanced medical education, and community health improvement in Los Angeles.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	16,865	n/a
92	University of Cincinnati uc.edu Public research university combining academic excellence with cooperative education, producing impactful discoveries and significant regional economic contributions.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Cincinnati	16,727	1819
93	University of Virginia virginia.edu A renowned institution of higher learning, focused on meeting challenges, promoting access, and preparing citizen-leaders with empathy, integrity, and truth #GreatandGood	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Charlottesville	16,633	1819
94	Cincinnati Children's cincinnatichildrens.org Nonprofit academic medical center providing pediatric care from wellness visits to complex conditions while conducting research and training hundreds of medical residents.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇺🇸	16,493	1883
95	Boston University School of Public Health bu.edu Graduate education and research in public health fields, focusing on improving health of vulnerable populations through policy and practice.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Boston	16,431	1976
96	Duke University duke.edu Private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education with strong emphasis on research and academic excellence.	Higher Education	🇺🇸 Durham	16,307	1924
97	Dallas Independent School District dallasisd.org This education organization in Dallas boasts top high schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools, and increasing graduation rates, focusing on student success	Primary and Secondary Education	🇺🇸 Dallas	16,232	n/a
98	University of Alberta ualberta.ca Top Canadian university offering a wide range of programs in various disciplines, dedicated to using knowledge for the benefit of society	Higher Education	🇨🇦 Edmonton	16,185	1908
99	Montgomery County Public Schools montgomeryschoolsmd.org A large school district in Maryland serving over 160,000 students, offering competitive salaries, benefits, and a commitment to diversity Hiring for excellence	Primary and Secondary Education	🇺🇸 Rockville	16,138	n/a
100	TED Conferences ted.com Discovering and promoting powerful ideas globally to inspire change, shift perspectives, and create positive impact across communities and disciplines.	Non-profit Organizations	🇺🇸 New York	16,033	n/a

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