Temple University’s College of Public Health has jumped to No. 29 among the nation’s graduate schools and programs of public health in the 2024–25 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools. The rise to No. 29 (of 213) from 36 continues the climb CPH has made since its first U.S. News ranking in 2019.   

The School of Social Work rose to No. 43 (from 46) in the nationwide list. 

In addition, the CPH graduate program in speech, language, and hearing science advanced to No. 21 (from 25). 

“This news reflects the growth that we continue to see across every facet of the college, from the diversity and excellence of our faculty to the translational impact of our research,” says Jennifer Ibrahim, dean of the College of Public Health.  “It is a testament to the dedication of every member of our community—faculty, staff, researchers, and alumni—and we look forward to the opportunities that await us with the opening of Paley Hall next year, when we can fully realize our potential as a truly interprofessional institution committed to advancing health for all.” 

The new rankings come at a time of great momentum for the college. Paley Hall will open in 2025 in the center of Temple’s campus as the first unified home for CPH, bringing together departments that have been spread across multiple buildings. As a hub for interdisciplinary science and training, it will contain learning and collaboration spaces, training and simulation centers, meeting and study rooms, café areas, an expanded Social Service Annex for students, faculty and administration offices, and a Temple bookstore. 

The College of Public Health is one of the largest and most diverse colleges of its kind in the country, incorporating healthcare and health services disciplines as well as traditional public health programs. Collaborating across health-related disciplines, the college addresses community needs, creates evidence-based solutions, and delivers effective, compassionate care. Together, the college's researchers are addressing pressing health issues in areas such as autism, cancer, communication disorders, health disparities, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, mental illness, obesity and nutrition, social justice, substance use, trauma-informed care and more.  

Rankings are based on peer assessment surveys completed by deans, administrators, and faculty at accredited degree programs and schools across the country. Two hundred and thirteen public health schools and programs were included in this nationwide ranking