FIU-Stempel College's School of Public Health Ranks No. 1 in South Florida

The U.S. News & World Report released its 2023-2024 Graduate School Rankings, and FIU’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work continues to rank among the best in the nation.

“I’m proud to see our college continue to rank in the Top 50 public schools in the country,” said Tomás R. Guilarte, dean of Stempel College. “As the number one school of public health in South Florida, it is an honor to share these walls with talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and students who make our graduate program shine. Our students can trust that at Stempel College, they’ll receive an education that puts them on the path toward a successful career in public health.”

In Florida, Stempel College ranks No. 1 in South Florida, and No. 3 in the state among public and private schools.

Nationally, the college ranks No. 42 among public schools, and No. 67 overall.

Stempel College’s public health graduate program offers concentrations in Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, and a generalist Online MPH.

These public health programs offer distinct advantages for graduate students, including flexible class offerings, opportunities for working professionals, state-of-the-art laboratories, and strong community partnerships for meaningful experiential learning.  

About Stempel College

Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work’s mission is to improve health, health equity, and well-being of local, national, and global populations through education, research, and innovative and transformative partnerships. The college’s academic disciplines—public health, dietetics and nutrition, social work, and disaster preparedness—are advancing research and practices to realize this mission, bringing our students and faculty to the forefront of their fields.

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