College Overview
Overview
Our Practice is Our Passion
For four decades, people have sought to further their education, research, and practice at USF's College of Public Health—home to the first accredited BSPH degree in the state of Florida and 23 graduate degree concentrations.
Our Promise
With selfless dedication, we promise to use our transformational research and interdisciplinary approach to passionately solve problems and create conditions that allow every person the universal right to health and well-being. At USF's College of Public health, our practice is our passion!
USF COPH at a glance
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1984
The year USF’s COPH was founded
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4,406
Enrolled students as of Fall 2025
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$78 million
All-source budget per year
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14,829
Degrees awarded through 2025
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421
Faculty members and support staff
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141
Online courses or degree programs
A Commitment to Impact and Excellence
COPH students embrace opportunities to see public health in practice—both locally and globally—through the College’s International Programs and its 13 Centers and Institutes addressing maternal and child health, occupational health, violence prevention, behavioral health, biological threats, and more.
With a wide range of degree programs and learning options, the College is fully accredited by leading national organizations, including:
- The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
- The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
- The Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)
- The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC)
Our commitment to quality, innovation, and real-world experience makes USF's COPH a top choice for aspiring and continuing public health professionals and the accomplished faculty who support them.