U.S. News & World Report Ranks 3 UF Health Sciences Programs on Best Graduate Schools 2020 Lists

Three University of Findlay College of Health Professions programs made U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

The Occupational Therapy Program was ranked No 75 in the nation, the Physical Therapy Program No. 193, and the Physician Assistant Program No. 158.

More than 2,000 graduate programs were analyzed based on expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research, and students.

The data come from statistical surveys of more than 2,054 programs and from reputation surveys sent to more than 22,018 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2018 and early 2019.

In UF’s Occupational Therapy Program, students can earn either a masters or doctoral degree. Coursework focuses on a holistic perspective that adapts the environment or task to fit individuals’ needs. The on-campus Adaptive Living House enables additional experiential learning and practice.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program graduates have a 100 percent employment rate within six months of licensure, and is one of the few physical therapy programs in the state that offers early assurance to eligible high school students.

The Master of Physician Assistant Program provides hands-on learning, including in the campus cadaver lab.