College named best in Ohio, among the top in U.S.

Biostatistics, epidemiology, and health policy and management specialties receive special recognition

By
Misti Crane
Front of Cunz Hall, with lavendar in bloom

The College of Public Health and its programs are among the top in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s latest edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools.

At 29th overall and 16th among public institutions, the college is ranked the highest among colleges and programs of public health in Ohio. U.S. News also ranks several specialties within public health and, for the first time, three College of Public Health programs are recognized. The biostatistics specialty is ranked 22nd, the epidemiology specialty is ranked 25th and the health policy and management specialty is ranked 17th.

The college’s Master of Health Administration program, which was not included in those programs evaluated this year, retains its spot in the top 10, ranking eighth.

Read about rankings throughout the university.

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About The Ohio State University College of Public Health

The Ohio State University College of Public Health is a leader in educating students, creating new knowledge through research, and improving the livelihoods and well-being of people in Ohio and beyond. The College's divisions include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, and health services management and policy. It is ranked 29th among all colleges and programs of public health in the nation, and first in Ohio, by U.S. News and World Report. Its specialty programs are also considered among the best in the country. The MHA program is ranked 8th, the biostatistics specialty is ranked 22nd, the epidemiology specialty is ranked 25th and the health policy and management specialty is ranked 17th.