Graduate programs in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are among the best in the nation, according to newly released U.S. News & World Report rankings, with two programs named the best in the state.
The college is home to five graduate programs ranked within the top 100 among public and private institutions, including four programs in the top 50. Audiology climbed two spots for the second consecutive year and is among USF’s highest-ranked programs, along with Criminology, both ranked No. 18. Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling also ranks in the top 50 at No. 27, while Speech-Language Pathology is ranked No. 40. Social Work, ranked in 2024, remains at No. 83.
Additionally, the Audiology and Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling programs are ranked No. 1 in Florida. A full list of USF's graduate programs ranked in the top 100 is available here.