UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate Programs Shine in National Rankings

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill continues to solidify its reputation for excellence in graduate education, as evidenced by the recent U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Graduate Schools” list. Multiple programs at Carolina have been recognized as top performers, with several making it into the Top 10 nationally.



Key Highlights:

• The Gillings School of Global Public Health has been tied for second place nationally among public health schools for the eighth consecutive ranking period.
• The School of Information and Library Science ranks third overall.
• The School of Law has improved to 18th nationwide, marking its highest placement since the rankings began.
• The School of Medicine has achieved Tier 1 status in both Primary Care and Research, with several specialty programs also in the top 10.

Program-Specific Achievements:

• Audiology is tied for first among public institutions and second overall.
• Speech Language Pathology ranks third among public institutions’ master’s programs.
• Sociology is fourth among master’s programs at public institutions.

Chancellor Lee H. Roberts expressed pride in the university’s achievements, stating, “These rankings by U.S. News & World Report only confirm what we already know: Carolina’s graduate and professional programs — and the dedicated students they represent — are key to our success as a leading public research university.”
The original article from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides further insights into these remarkable achievements. Additionally, more detailed rankings can be explored on the U.S. News & World Report website.

As Carolina celebrates the contributions of its graduate and professional students during the Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, these accolades underscore the university’s commitment to academic excellence and public service.