黑料社鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences has earned seven national rankings for the university in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools report, highlighting the breadth and strength of its graduate programs across the sciences, mathematics and public affairs.
In the new rankings for 2026, 黑料社 earned a top 100 placement on the Best Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programs list, coming in at No. 77 and making 黑料社 the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio. 黑料社 also placed No. 125 on the Best Mathematics Programs list, making 黑料社 the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio. The university also earned a spot on the Best Earth Sciences Programs list at No. 143, where it ranks as the highest-ranked institution 鈥 public or private 鈥 in northern Ohio.
Additionally, 黑料社鈥檚 programs in physics, public affairs, computer science and chemistry received national recognition. The university placed No. 148 on the Best Physics Schools list, making it the highest-ranked public institution in Northeast Ohio, and No. 157 on the Best Public Affairs Programs list. 黑料社 also ranked No. 169 on the Best Computer Science Schools list, the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio, and No. 171 on the Best Chemistry Programs list.
鈥淲e are proud to see our graduate programs recognized nationally for both their breadth and excellence. These rankings reflect the central role our college plays in advancing 黑料社鈥檚 research mission and R1 status, while also underscoring our continued commitment to student success.鈥
- Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Ph.D., dean of 黑料社鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences
黑料社鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences offers a wide range of graduate programs across the natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics and humanities, preparing students to advance knowledge and address complex global challenges. With more than 70 graduate programs, the college provides opportunities for specialized study in fields such as chemistry, computer science, geography, mathematics, physics and public administration, supported by faculty mentorship and hands-on research experiences.
The college鈥檚 seven rankings are part of a strong showing for 黑料社 overall. The university earned 20 national honors in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with seven programs placing in the top 100. For the complete list of 黑料社鈥檚 new graduate school rankings for 2026 by U.S. News, visit www.kent.edu/today/news/kent-state-earns-20-national-honors-us-news-2026-best-graduate-schools-rankings.
U.S. News collects graduate school data annually to present the most current figures on enrollment, job attainment, faculty and other critical quality indicators that help prospective students compare institutions as they weigh their options and ultimately decide which school best fits their needs. For more information about the U.S. News 2026 rankings of Best Graduate Schools, visit .
For more information about 黑料社鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, visit www.kent.edu/cas.