{"id":5113,"date":"2026-04-08T12:14:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/crean\/?st-import=dd7a174cb6729300fd121b34c8c74908"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:14:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:14:52","slug":"crean-colleges-doctor-of-physical-therapy-program-rises-to-no-87-in-u-s-news-world-report-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/2026\/04\/08\/crean-colleges-doctor-of-physical-therapy-program-rises-to-no-87-in-u-s-news-world-report-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Crean College\u2019s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Rises to No. 87 in U.S. News &amp; World Report Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The 2025\u201326 U.S. News &amp; World Report Best Graduate School rankings are out, and Chapman University is marking another strong showing across several of its healthcare-focused programs. The continued recognition reflects the university\u2019s commitment to academic excellence, student success, and growing national reputation. With strong performance across multiple programs, Chapman continues to build on its reputation as a leader in healthcare education, preparing graduates to make meaningful impacts in their fields.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Among the highlights, Chapman\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/crean\/academic-programs\/graduate-programs\/physical-therapy\/index.aspx\">Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program<\/a> saw a notable rise, climbing eight spots to <strong>#87<\/strong> out of 350 programs nationwide. This advancement places DPT firmly within the <strong>top 25%<\/strong> of accredited programs in the United States\u2014an achievement that underscores its upward momentum and strengthening profile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/crean\/academic-programs\/graduate-programs\/physician-assistant\/index.aspx\">Physician Assistant (PA) program<\/a> maintained its impressive standing at <strong>#58<\/strong> out of 322 programs, positioning it in the <strong>top 20%<\/strong> nationally. Its consistency reflects sustained excellence in both student outcomes, clinical training and program reputation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/crean\/academic-programs\/graduate-programs\/ms-communication-sciences-and-disorders\/index.aspx\">Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program<\/a> improved to <strong>#104<\/strong> out of 331 master\u2019s-level speech-language pathology programs, placing it within the <strong>top 35%<\/strong> nationwide. This continued ranking highlights the program\u2019s solid foundation and ongoing contributions to the field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">These rankings are driven in large part by student outcomes and overall program reputation, key indicators of long-term success for graduates entering competitive healthcare professions. 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