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The Glenn College's graduate programs earn high marks in U.S. News rankings

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The John Glenn College of Public Affairs has maintained its reputation of offering one of the best public affairs graduate professional degree programs in the country, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Ranked at number 13, the Glenn College is among the top 5 percent of public affairs graduate school programs in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Graduate School rankings.

"It’s been a challenging year, but I’ve been so impressed by the commitment of our faculty, staff and instructors to provide students a high quality educational experience," said Trevor Brown, dean of the Glenn College. "These rankings reflect the college’s strength and breadth across a variety of subject areas that help prepare students to make a positive difference in the world."

The Glenn College is also ranked in the following specialties:

  • Public Management and Leadership: #8
  • Environmental Policy: #13
  • Urban Policy: #15
  • Nonprofit Management: #17
  • Local Government Management: #18
  • Public Policy Analysis: #18
  • Social Policy: #22
  • Public Finance: #31

The ranking places the Glenn College 45 spots above the next highest-ranked program in the state of Ohio. No other public affairs program in the state is ranked in the top 50.