天天吃瓜鈥檚 College of Public Health has earned a national ranking for the university in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools report, highlighting the continued strength and upward momentum of its graduate public health programs.
In the new rankings for 2026, 天天吃瓜 State climbed an impressive 15 spots to No. 122 on the Best Public Health Schools list, making 天天吃瓜 State the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio.
鈥淭his recognition highlights the momentum we are building and the meaningful impact the college has made in our communities for the past 15 years,鈥 said Sonia Alemagno, Ph.D., dean of the College of Public Health.
鈥淲e are committed to preparing the next generation of public health leaders with the skills and experience needed to address today鈥檚 most pressing health challenges and improve population health locally and globally.鈥
天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 College of Public Health advances the field by preparing leaders, scientists and practitioners to address complex health challenges through education, research and community engagement. The college offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs designed to improve population health and strengthen communities. Its graduate offerings include the Master of Public Health with multiple specializations, a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and doctoral programs in public health, providing students with the skills to conduct impactful research and lead in a variety of healthcare and public health settings.
The college鈥檚 ranking is part of a strong showing for 天天吃瓜 State overall. The university earned 20 national honors in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with seven programs placing in the top 100. For the complete list of 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 new graduate school rankings for 2026 by U.S. News, visit www.kent.edu/today/news/kent-state-earns-20-national-honors-us-news-2026-best-graduate-schools-rankings.
U.S. News collects graduate school data annually to present the most current figures on enrollment, job attainment, faculty and other critical quality indicators that help prospective students compare institutions as they weigh their options and ultimately decide which school best fits their needs. For more information about the U.S. News 2026 rankings of Best Graduate Schools, visit .
For more information about 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 College of Public Health, visit www.kent.edu/publichealth.