Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) graduate programs earned national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with several programs making significant gains. EMU’s master of occupational therapy program climbed 12 spots to No. 41, the College of Education broke into the top 100 for the first time at No. 82—an 86‑spot leap—and speech‑language pathology ranked No. 123.
U.S. News evaluates graduate programs using a weighted mix of expert assessments, statistical indicators, and student outcomes.
“Being highly ranked is a wonderful tribute to our graduate program and EMU’s College of Health and Human Services,” said Jennifer Kellman‑Fritz, dean of the College of Health and Human Services. “Our students receive outstanding training both in the classroom and through their clinical work. This recognition highlights our exceptional faculty and staff, who are critical to preparing the next generation of occupational therapy professionals.”…