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March 13, 2025  

The Ohio State University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS) is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) has ranked our Online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and AS to BS Completion Degree in Radiological Sciences programs among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for 2025. These programs account for half of Ohio State's online programs receiving this distinction. 

In addition, USN&WR ranked HRS’ clinical doctorate programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy as Best Graduate Schools in their respective fields. In the new 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools rankings, the Ohio State Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program advanced to #8 (up from #9) while the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program jumped to #11 (up from #13) in the nation, reaffirming their reputation for excellence. 

“These recognitions reflect the positive response to the flexible academic environment that HRS programs provide and professionals seek, and the highest standards for academic excellence we strive to achieve,” says Jimmy Oñate, PhD, AT, FNATA, interim HRS and interim vice dean for Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in The Ohio State University College of Medicine