Two programs in Brenau University’s Ivester College of Health Sciences have been recognized by US News & World Report as among the Best Graduate Schools 2026.
Brenau’s School of Occupational Therapy is listed in a tie at No. 59 on the publication’s list of OT schools. The Department of Physical Therapy is tied at No. 139 on the list of PT schools.
The Best Graduate Schools 2026 list ranked programs in multiple disciplines. Business, education, engineering, health, law, medicine and nursing rankings were based on collected data, while rankings in public affairs, computer science and fine arts were based on surveys from peer programs on a 1-to-5 scale of academic quality.
“I am proud that our colleagues at other institutions have recognized the quality of Brenau’s OT and PT programs,” James C. Eck, provost and vice president of academic affairs, said. “Both programs offer a high-quality experience for our students. Furthermore, the clinics operated by faculty and students provide vital healthcare services in our community.”
The School of Occupational Therapy offers master’s and doctoral degrees, which are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
Brenau’s Center for Productive Living, with locations in Gainesville and Norcross, provides services to community members of all ages and abilities. Occupational Therapy students hone their skills while helping fill the gap for those who are uninsured or in need.
The Department of Physical Therapy at Brenau offers a doctoral degree and a post-baccalaureate preparatory program in physical therapy. The department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Brenau’s Pro-Bono Physical Therapy Clinic, housed at the Brenau Downtown Center, provides physical therapy services to low-income community members. Patients receive free evaluations, diagnoses and treatments from DPT students who are supervised by faculty.
