Rankings

The º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù College of Education is proud to be recognized as one of the best colleges of º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù in the nation. Our rankings reflect the quality of our programs, the excellence of our faculty, and the strength of our research and the transformative experiences we offer. With top-ranked specialties, our programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and opportunities to lead and innovate. 

Joining our community means becoming part of a respected institution where academic rigor and real-world impact come together to shape the future of º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù, counseling, human development and quantitative methodology.

U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Graduate Schools

  • Top 25 among schools of º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù in the U.S.
  • No. 1 public school of º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù in Maryland
  • No. 16 public school of º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù in the U.S.

The College of Education’s top-placed graduate programs received the following rankings: 

  • No. 3: Student Counseling and Personnel Services 
  • No. 4: Educational Psychology 
  • No. 11: Curriculum and Instruction 
  • No. 11: Higher Education Administration 
  • No. 12: Special Education
  • No. 16: Education Policy
  • No. 16: Elementary Teacher Education 
  • No. 18: Secondary Teacher Education 
  • No. 21: Educational Administration and Supervision 

U.S. News determines its rankings using a number of factors, which include peer assessment, º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëùal professionals’ assessment, student selectivity, faculty resources, and research activity.

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