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FIU graduate programs rank among nation’s top 50 public programs, led by No. 5 international MBA in U.S. News rankings
Florida International University continues its rise among top U.S. universities, with more than 20 graduate programs ranked among the top 50 public programs in the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
The new rankings highlight FIU’s strengths across business, law, public affairs and health sciences, reinforcing its position as a leading research university and a top destination for graduate education.
“These rankings reflect the strength of FIU’s academic programs and the dedication of our faculty to delivering high-quality, relevant education,” said Elizabeth M. Béjar, FIU’s provost, executive vice president and chief operating officer. “We are proud to see our programs recognized for preparing students to succeed in a rapidly evolving global workforce.”
Leading the public university rankings is FIU’s College of Business, home to the No. 5-ranked international MBA program in the United States. Other FIU business programs that are ranked among the nation’s best public programs include real estate (No. 19), executive MBA (No. 39) and information systems (No. 45).
FIU’s College of Law, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, College of Arts, Sciences, & Education and Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine all had top 50 public rankings.
FIU’s part-time law program ranked No. 12 among public universities, followed by international law (No. 29), environmental law (No. 39), dispute resolution (No. 45) and trial advocacy (No. 35). FIU Law is ranked No. 40 overall among the best public law schools in the country.
Public affairs remains a standout area for FIU, with the homeland security and emergency management program ranked No. 10 nationally. Additional rankings include local government management (No. 23) and public management and leadership (No. 28), with FIU’s public affairs program ranked No. 39 overall among public universities.
FIU’s health-related programs also ranked among the nation’s top public programs. Top-ranked programs include nurse anesthesia (No. 17), occupational therapy (No. 34) and rehabilitation counseling (No. 44). The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked No. 33 overall and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is ranked No. 50. The graduate public health program ranked No. 36 among public universities.
The new rankings highlight FIU’s strengths across business, law, public affairs and health sciences, reinforcing its position as a leading research university and a top destination for graduate education.
“These rankings reflect the strength of FIU’s academic programs and the dedication of our faculty to delivering high-quality, relevant education,” said Elizabeth M. Béjar, FIU’s provost, executive vice president and chief operating officer. “We are proud to see our programs recognized for preparing students to succeed in a rapidly evolving global workforce.”
Leading the public university rankings is FIU’s College of Business, home to the No. 5-ranked international MBA program in the United States. Other FIU business programs that are ranked among the nation’s best public programs include real estate (No. 19), executive MBA (No. 39) and information systems (No. 45).
FIU’s College of Law, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, College of Arts, Sciences, & Education and Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine all had top 50 public rankings.
FIU’s part-time law program ranked No. 12 among public universities, followed by international law (No. 29), environmental law (No. 39), dispute resolution (No. 45) and trial advocacy (No. 35). FIU Law is ranked No. 40 overall among the best public law schools in the country.
Public affairs remains a standout area for FIU, with the homeland security and emergency management program ranked No. 10 nationally. Additional rankings include local government management (No. 23) and public management and leadership (No. 28), with FIU’s public affairs program ranked No. 39 overall among public universities.
FIU’s health-related programs also ranked among the nation’s top public programs. Top-ranked programs include nurse anesthesia (No. 17), occupational therapy (No. 34) and rehabilitation counseling (No. 44). The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked No. 33 overall and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is ranked No. 50. The graduate public health program ranked No. 36 among public universities.