{"id":207115,"date":"2026-04-09T22:45:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T22:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/u-s-news-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best-university-of-south-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T22:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T22:45:24","slug":"u-s-news-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best-university-of-south-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/u-s-news-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best-university-of-south-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 40 USF graduate programs among the nation\u2019s best – University of South Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Althea Johnson<\/a>, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South Florida offers dozens of graduate programs that are considered among the best in America, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. USF features 42 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 18 ranked in the top 50 and five in the top 25. USF\u2019s programs are also among the best in Florida, with 14 ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the state. 
USF\u2019s highest-ranked program is industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3, with criminology and audiology both ranked highly at No. 18. 
In addition, for the second consecutive year, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine earned the highest possible Tier 1 rating for research, placing it among just 16 medical schools nationwide and inside the top 10 among public universities to receive this top designation from U.S. News. Read more about USF Health\u2019s rankings<\/a>.     
“These rankings signal momentum and underscore the trajectory of the University of South Florida. With dozens of programs ranked among the best in the country — and some making significant gains — we are strong across disciplines that matter most to the Tampa Bay region and our state\u2019s economy. The Morsani College of Medicine’s position in the top tier nationally further reflects that progress,\u201d USF President Moez Limayem said. \u201cOur focus at USF is clear: Deliver high-impact research and a world-class education that prepares graduates to be ready to solve real-world challenges from day one.”
Several USF programs are rising in this year\u2019s rankings, including environmental engineering, up eight spots, and the doctor of nursing practice program, up five spots, putting both in the top 50.  The clinical psychology program jumped 38 spots, more than any other USF program.
\u201cGraduate students are the next generation of scholars and innovators,\u201d said Prasant Mohapatra, USF provost and executive vice president. \u201cOur continued rise in graduate program rankings affirms the strength of our programs and our commitment to academic excellence.”
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Full list of USF\u2019s 51-100 programs:<\/strong>
As U.S. News does not release new rankings for every program, every year, rankings denoted with an asterisk have been republished this year. 
According to U.S. News, rankings are generated through \u201cranking indicators\u201d derived from reputation and\/or data reported by each institution. For some programs, U.S. News evaluates key areas such as expert opinions in the field, opportunities for student engagement, resources for student support and career success, as well as faculty and student performance, in terms of existing credentials, research impact and metrics such as student job placement.
In addition to today\u2019s graduate program rankings, in September USF reached an all-time high among all public or private universities in America in U.S. News\u2019 annual ranking of the best colleges and landed inside the top 50 public universities for the seventh year in a row<\/a>.
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