By Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and Sciences
Six of the more than 30 graduate programs considered the best in the country, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, are housed within USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Two programs are among the top 50 highly ranked graduate programs across the nation. Four are ranked in the top 100.
College of Arts and Sciences programs ranking in the top 50
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology* – 3 (No. 1 in Florida)
- Library and Information Studies – 29
“This ranking recognizes the many accomplishments of the faculty and doctoral students in our Industrial-Organizational program and the impact they are having in the Tampa Bay area and beyond,” said Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology.
College of Arts and Sciences programs ranking in the top 100
- Earth Sciences* – 54
- Psychology – 62
- Statistics* – 86
- Sociology – 100
“These rankings are a testament to the University of South Florida’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence,” said Prasant Mohapatra, USF provost and executive vice president. “Our dedicated faculty and staff ensure that our graduates are not only well-prepared but are also at the forefront of research, ready to tackle the challenges we face in today's world."
*As U.S. News does not release new rankings for every program, every year, rankings
denoted with an asterisk have been republished this year.
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