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In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings published Tuesday, CUNY SPH stands at number 16 out of 219 ranked schools and programs of public health nationwide, featuring among the top 7%.
The 2025-2026 rankings reflect a steady rise in our national standing. The school moved up two spots from last year’s ranking of #18, a direct result of its commitment to excellence and impact.
For the fifth consecutive year, the school remains the top public school of public health in the tristate (NY-NJ-CT) area, underscoring its leadership in public health education and research in one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in the country.
Three CUNY SPH programs ranked among the publication’s top public health programs, affirming the school’s track record of academic and research excellence. The Community Health & Social Sciences program appears at #15, the Epidemiology program at #17, and the Health Policy & Management program at #23.
“Just nine short years since its inception, CUNY SPH has risen to become one of the top public health schools in the country—an extraordinary achievement that speaks to the strength of its faculty, research, and community-driven mission,” says Dean Ayman El-Mohandes. “As we continue to expand our programs, deepen our community partnerships, and tackle pressing public health challenges, we are poised to rise even further.”
The U.S. News & World Report 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).
