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We remain the #1 public school of public health in New York City, New York State and the tri-state area
In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings published Tuesday, CUNY SPH stands at number 18 out of 214 ranked schools and programs of public health nationwide, continuing its distinction of being in the top 10% of all schools and programs of public health nationwide.
CUNY SPH currently ranks tenth out of 144 public schools and programs of public health in the U.S. This ranking maintains the school’s position as the leading public school of public health in the tri-state (NY, NJ, CT) area, a position it has held for four years.
The rankings are based on votes cast by the academic leaders of all public health schools and programs around the country. Respondents rate the academic quality of the programs on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding).
“We once again thank our peers for the trust they have put in our school and are humbled by their confidence in us,” says Dean Ayman El-Mohandes. “We are truly proud of this achievement, a direct reflection of the critical role that our faculty, students and alumni play in partnering with government, policymakers, communities, health care providers and others to help address the pressing public health issues of our time. We also must thank CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez for his vision and the support he has provided CUNY SPH over the years.”
CUNY SPH has made great strides in the short time since its establishment as an independent college in 2016. Our graduation rates remain among the highest at 78%, and 96% of graduates are employed in the field or seeking the next level of graduate education within 12 months. Fully 99% of our students would recommend CUNY SPH to a prospective student. Over the past eight years we have doubled our student numbers, maintained a low student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1, and increased our research productivity nearly sixfold. We have also maintained our commitment to diversity, access and quality, and to serving our community partners in New York City, New York State, across the nation and globally.
“The latest rankings from U.S. News and World Reports affirm the stature of CUNY SPH as one of the nation’s best and most innovative schools of public health and a professional school whose equity-driven focus furthers the historical mission of this University,” says Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “In just a few years, it has become a leader in public health education, research and advocacy. Its students, faculty and graduates help make New York City and the world healthier, and advance CUNY’s mission of increasing educational and career opportunities for people of all backgrounds.”
