The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan has once again earned a top-five ranking among schools of public affairs in the United States, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
The school ranked #1 in public policy analysis–a distinction that highlights its rigorous training and preparation for evidence-based policymaking.
Demonstrating excellence across several subcategories, the Ford School ranked #2 in social policy, affirming its long-standing impact in the field. Other top placements include health policy (#3), environmental policy (#4), and international and global policy (#11).
The Ford School's strengths in policy analysis and social policy reflect what our faculty and students do best: pair rigorous evidence with a clear-eyed focus on improving lives," said Celeste Watkins-Hayes, the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy. "We're grateful to be recognized by our peers—and we take seriously the responsibility to prepare leaders who can meet complex challenges and advance the public good."
The Ford School's work is grounded in research, teaching, and public engagement, connecting scholarship to practice through partnerships at the local, state, national, and global levels. Our community collaborates across disciplines to tackle urgent challenges, including inequality and economic opportunity; health; education; energy; and science and technology policy.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are determined exclusively through peer assessment surveys of deans, directors, and department chairs of 266 master's programs in public affairs and administration. This recognition underscores the caliber and influence of the Ford School's academic programs and faculty.
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