The Colorado School of Public Health has been ranked #16 by U.S. News & World Report for graduate programs in public health.
The rankings were announced publicly on April 9. Previously, ColoradoSPH had been ranked #17.
The school is a partnership among Colorado State University, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the University of Northern Colorado.
Rise in rank
As a newer school of public health founded in 2008, ColoradoSPH has risen steadily through the ranks from #35 to #16 in just 15 years. The rankings of more than 200 schools and programs of public health are based on expert opinions about program excellence and other statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students.
“I am extraordinarily proud of the students, faculty and staff at the Colorado School of Public Health,” said Dean Cathy Bradley. “Excellence in education, innovation, collaboration and partnership transcend our campuses, and today our school community has been recognized for its steady progress and success.”
Reaccreditation
This improved ranking comes on the heels of ColoradoSPH passing the preliminary portion of its Council on Education for Public Health reaccreditation. ColoradoSPH met all 43 CEPH categories, which is the best possible outcome.
With its new vision of “Public Health Elevated. Rising Together for a Healthier Future for All,” ColoradoSPH is undergoing the finalization of its five-year strategic plan to ensure the next five years are focused on tackling the biggest public health issues – climate health, mental health, chronic disease and creating a robust pipeline for public health professionals by educating a well-educated and well-training workforce.
The Colorado School of Public Health is one of the only tri-institutional public health schools in the country and the only school of public health in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. It leverages the power of its three institutions to advance public health locally, nationally and globally. Each of the three universities offer different programs and cultures.
