The University of Iowa College of Public Health is the No. 18 school/program of public health in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2026. Among publicly supported schools and programs, the college ranks No. 10.

The overall public health rankings assessed 224 public health schools and programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. 

Below are the University of Iowa public health-related programs included in the graduate school rankings.

13. Healthcare Management (MHA program)

15. Community and Behavioral Health/Social Behavior

16. Biostatistics

18. Environmental Health Sciences (OEH)*

23. Epidemiology

U.S. News & World Report also included a 2026 Best Science Schools category, which ranks doctoral programs in several fields, including biostatistics programs. The University of Iowa’s biostatistics doctoral program is ranked No. 21 in the nation out of 89 schools and programs.

Read more about the latest University of Iowa rankings.

* Reflects 2025 ranking