The 2026 Best Public Affairs Schools rankings are derived from assessments on each program's academic quality by top school officials. In early 2026, U.S. News surveyed deans, directors and department ...

The U.S. News rankings of public affairs programs are based solely on opinions of each program's quality as rated by academic experts at peer institutions.

Johns Hopkins University has 39 graduate schools, academic programs, and specialties ranked among the top 10 in the nation, including eight with No. 1 rankings, according to the latest rankings of ...

Wichita State University's public affairs graduate program has achieved its highest ranking in the school's history, according to U.S. News & World Report for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program, ...

UC Berkeley remains a powerhouse for prestigious graduate programs, with multiple disciplines earning top marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings ...

University of Cincinnati graduate programs climbed in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, led by strong gains in workforce-focused fields including public health, clinical psychology and ...

“Our faculty work hard to develop graduate programs that give students the critical thinking and creativity to succeed as alumni,” said Broad College of Business Dean David Souder. “We are committed ...