The University of Cincinnati announced on May 13 that its graduate programs have risen in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, with notable gains in public health, clinical psychology, and business disciplines.
These advancements reflect the university’s ongoing investment in graduate education as part of its Next Lives Here strategic direction. The strategy emphasizes innovation, student success, and research with community impact.
One significant improvement was seen in the clinical psychology program, which climbed nearly 40 places to reach No. 77 nationally. This jump highlights the program’s growing role in addressing mental and behavioral health challenges through both research and clinical training. In addition to research activities focused on mental health interventions and disparities, doctoral students provide over 200 low-cost therapy appointments annually at UC’s Behavioral Health Center and engage with local organizations serving diverse populations.
UC’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business also continues a multi-year upward trend. Its full-time MBA remains among the top 100 nationally while the part-time MBA has gained ground among leading programs. Other areas such as operations, marketing, and real estate are also receiving increased national recognition.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is strengthening its reputation for workforce-focused training and experiential learning opportunities. “Through strong partnerships with local, regional and international organizations, students gain hands-on experience working on real-world public health challenges,” Michelle said. The MPH program has launched an Alumni-Student Mentorship Program connecting current students with alumni across various sectors to build networks and career insight while expanding global study opportunities.
Students can also participate at the region’s only National Institute of Health-sponsored climate health exploratory center—C4H—where they work on climate health research projects tied to regional environmental impacts. Dr. Burbage noted: “Students have the option to work on climate health research, community engagement and interdisciplinary projects focused on regional environmental impacts to help them better address emerging health challenges tied to climate.”
In addition to these gains, UC maintains strong placements nationally across dozens of graduate programs including criminology (No. 4) and nurse anesthesia (No. 9). Online offerings in nursing, information technology, and criminal justice are also recognized for providing flexible options for working professionals.
“These efforts align with the Graduate College’s focus on accelerating discovery to practice through interdisciplinary collaboration while preparing students to address real-world challenges,” said Ryan White, interim dean of the Graduate College. “By connecting research and practice, UC graduate programs are strengthening communities while preparing students to lead across disciplines and industries.”
As UC continues investing in high-impact graduate education that links academic achievement with workforce needs, recent rankings position it among national leaders poised for continued growth.
