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College of Education grad program ranks in Top 40 among U.S. public universities

The Purdue University College of Education ranks #48 in 2024 Best Education Schools – Graduate  Education , according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings released Apr. 9. This is an increase from #49 in 2023.

Education is among the five top-ranked academic disciplines at Purdue ranked by the USNWR .

“We are #2 in Indiana, and in the top 19% nationally,” said Wayne E. Wright , College of Education associate dean for research, graduate programs, and faculty development.

This ranking places Purdue’s College of Education graduate program in the Top 40 among U.S. public universities, at #37.

“While this is a very small improvement over our ranking last year, it is evidence that our graduate programs are strengthening — especially in the area of research,” said Phillip J. VanFossen , interim dean of the College. “In fact, the College has one of the highest levels of research productivity at Purdue.”

“We are thrilled to see our graduate program move even higher in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report Rankings,” Wright said. “We truly have outstanding programs and faculty who are dedicated to teaching and providing our students with highest quality education.”

U.S. News & World Report is a recognized leader in ranking colleges, programs, and graduate schools. Each year, Purdue’s College of Education strives to continually improve its programs and relies on the rankings to help promote and serve as a recruiting tool for prospective students seeking a quality online educational experience.

U.S. News and World Report rankings of the 2024 Best Graduate Schools – Education programs https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/purdue-university-main-campus-06068   

Source: Wayne E. Wright, [email protected]

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You are here, penn gse once again ranked #1 in u.s. news & world report best graduate education schools.

For the second year in a row, Penn’s Graduate School of Education sits atop the U.S. News & World Report ’s rankings for graduate schools of education . After tying for the #1 spot last year, Penn GSE has now moved into sole occupancy of the top spot.

“To be ranked in the top position for the second year in a row is an honor, and I simply could not be more proud of the exemplary work being done by Penn GSE’s faculty, staff and students — especially over the turbulence of the past two years,” said Penn GSE Dean Pam Grossman . “This ranking speaks to the passion and resilience of our community and our efforts to ensure that access to a quality education should be available to everyone.”

This marks Penn GSE’s seventh consecutive year in the top five. This year also marked the 15 th in a row that Penn GSE’s leadership in education policy and higher education were reflected by top-10 positions in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, as the  Education Policy Division  was once again ranked #5 and the  Higher Education Division entered a two-way tie for #4 in their respective categories.

Penn GSE’s excellence was also highlighted through rankings in  Curriculum and Instruction (fourth year in a row), Education Administration  (fifth year in a row), and Elementary Teacher Education (second time in three years).

Penn GSE prides itself on being deeply rooted in a tripartite mission to transform education, prepare teachers and educational leaders, and innovate locally, nationally, and globally. It is an Ivy League School committed not only to groundbreaking research, but also to linking theory and practice in the interest of solving real-world problems. Its faculty and alumni are routinely recognized as some of the world’s most influential leaders in the field of education.

Students at Penn GSE are given the opportunity to work directly with some of the field’s most recognized scholars. Featuring a wide array of programs and degrees, the school offers brilliant students and scholars from around the world the training, tools, and practical experience they need to help create the future of learning.

Penn GSE alumni include educational leaders across the globe. The school is represented by more than 18,000 alumni in nearly 100 countries. Together, these dedicated individuals work to forge a better future for children and for our world. 

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US News & World Report Releases 2024 Rankings Of America’s Best Grad Schools

Texas A&M University is one of the nation’s leaders in graduate education, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

The university has 46 programs in the Top 50 spanning across agriculture, business, computer science, education, health, law, political science, public affairs, psychology, science, and veterinary medicine.

In its Best Graduate Schools ranking, the publication placed 20 of Texas A&M’s graduate programs in the Top 20; among those, 10 are Top 10:

College of Arts and Sciences

• Analytical chemistry, No. 11 (No. 10 public)
• Applied mathematics, No. 13 (No. 6 public)
• Industrial and organizational psychology, No. 7 (No. 6 public)
• Inorganic chemistry, No. 5 (No. 2 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Nuclear physics, No. 7 (No. 6 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Statistics, No. 13 (No. 7 public, No. 1 in Texas)

College of Engineering , overall No. 12 (No. 8 public)

• Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, No. 10 (No. 7 public)
• Biological/Agricultural Engineering, No. 8 (No. 7 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Civil Engineering, No. 12 (No. 9 public)
• Electrical/Electronic Communications Engineering, No. 20 (No. 12 public)
• Industrial Manufacturing Systems Engineering, No. 11 (No. 7 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Materials Science, No. 16 (No. 9 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Mechanical Engineering, No. 16 (No. 8 public)
• Nuclear Engineering, No. 6 (No. 5 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Petroleum Engineering, No. 2 (No. 2 public)

School of Law, overall No. 26

• Dispute resolution, No. 5 (No. 3 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Intellectual property, No. 6 (No. 2 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Legal writing, No. 11 (No. 7 public, No. 1 in Texas

School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, overall No. 10 (No. 9 public, No. 1 in Texas)

According to U.S. News , the rankings are based on expert opinion on program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students. Texas A&M currently enrolls 16,762 graduate and professional students (fall 2023), in more than 170 master’s, 94 doctoral and five professional degree programs.

“I’m so proud of our graduate students, the world-class faculty who mentor them and the outstanding programs that set them on a path to success in their chosen fields,” said Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M University. “Post-graduate education at Texas A&M contributes immeasurably to our research enterprise and our teaching and service missions. Congratulations to the students, faculty and staff whose work is reflected not just in rankings, but each and every day on our campuses and in the world at large.”

Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth, which has seen a remarkable rise in the U.S. News rankings, this year rose three spots overall, an increase of 57 spots in five years.

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, which ranks No. 26 overall in public affairs, has seen gains this round in non-profit management, up six places to No. 21. “The Bush School continues to make strides as a world-class Public Affairs school,” said Frank B. Ashley III, interim dean. “Employers know that graduates of our Public Service and Administration program are career-ready leaders with a passion for public service.”

Other notable rankings include:

• Health care management, No. 27 (No. 11 public)
• Marketing, No. 29 (No. 9 public)
• Management, No. 27 (No. 11 public)

View the full rankings for Texas A&M here and review the U.S. News methodology here .

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U.S. News Announces 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools

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The newest edition prioritizes outcome measures.

WASHINGTON , April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Designed for prospective students looking to further their education beyond college, the rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including business , education , engineering , nursing  and science .

This year's rankings place greater emphasis on the results that education can bring. Accordingly, updates were made to the methodology and supporting content to prioritize outcomes for prospective students.  

In this edition:

• Responding to the changing landscape of higher education, U.S. News lowered its weights on reputation factors to equal 25% across several rankings. With outcome measures outweighing reputation, schools are able to demonstrate their value by having strong outcome performance. 
• For the first time, U.S. News published five new master's degree-level rankings in the following public health  specialties: biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioral sciences, as well as an inaugural ranking in the Ph.D. physics specialty called physics of living systems.
• U.S. News once again published new rankings for master's programs in health care management , physician assistant , rehabilitation counseling and veterinary medicine .
• Articles include topics such as finding programs that lead to employment , hot jobs for graduates , and how business schools are preparing future leaders .

"Students face tough choices when it comes to the value of their graduate education – especially as many invest a lot of time and money in their schooling," said LaMont Jones , Ed.D., senior editor of Education at U.S. News. "This year, our rankings prioritize output measures of academic quality – allowing students to gauge how well an institution succeeds in its mission of preparing its graduates for professional life." "The Best Graduate School rankings examine a variety of disciplines and provide a wealth of information on hundreds of schools in one place to help each student make the best decision," Jones added.

Best Business Schools : Full-Time MBA For the second consecutive year, the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business took the top spot among full-time MBA programs. Northwestern University's Kellogg School comes in at No. 2 and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School at No. 3.

Best Education Schools There are two new No. 1 Best Education Schools: Teachers College, Columbia University and University of Michigan – Ann Arbor . Northwestern University , the University of Pennsylvania and University of Wisconsin – Madison are each tied at No. 3.

Best Engineering Schools The Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the top spot among engineering programs. Stanford University comes in at No. 2 and University of California, Berkeley at No. 3. 

Best Nursing Schools Emory University moved into the No. 1 spot for Best Nursing Schools: Master's, with Johns Hopkins University at No. 2 and University of Pennsylvania at No. 3. For Best Nursing Schools: DNP, Johns Hopkins University remains at No. 1. Columbia University , Duke University , Rush University and the University of Washington all tied for No. 2.

The 2023-2024 Best Medical Schools and 2023-2024 Best Law Schools rankings will be released at a later date.

Additionally, U.S. News issued new rankings of graduate programs in other popular academic disciplines. These include chemistry , computer science , physics and public affairs . Because each program is different, the rankings methodologies  vary by discipline and graduate degree-level.

The U.S. News Education data analytics team will present a webinar  on the Best Business Schools rankings and methodology on May 4 for consumers, schools and journalists.

For more information, visit Best Graduate Schools  and use #BestGradSchools on Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram .

Media Contact: Michelle Day , [email protected] , 202-955-2212

About U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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RGU among the best in UK for graduate career prospects

Sunday 08 September 2024

The Guardian University Guide 2025 has placed RGU first in Scotland and in the UK’s top 10 for assessment satisfaction while the University has improved its position on the career prospects measure as well being placed inside the UK’s top 20 for satisfaction in teaching.  

There was success in individual courses too with Physiotherapy marked overall first in the UK. Pharmacy and Pharmacology was ranked first in Scotland and in the UK’s top 10 with Children’s Nursing, Fine Art, Construction, Surveying and planning second in Scotland. 

In relation to employability and career prospects, RGU ranked top in Scotland and the UK in Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Construction, Surveying and Planning.  

Other subject specific highlights include Physiotherapy being graded first in the UK for assessment satisfaction with Children’s Nursing, General Nursing, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Computer Science, Business and Management, Media and Film Studies, Fine Art, Product Design and Construction, Surveying and Planning rated first in Scotland. Physiotherapy was rated second in the UK for teaching satisfaction with Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Forensic Science, Computer Science, Hospitality, Fine Art, Product Design and Construction, Surveying and Planning number one in Scotland.  Overall, RGU has risen three places in the Guardian University Guide. 

Renowned for its impressive graduate employability prospects, the Daily Mail University Guide 2025 has placed RGU eighth in the UK for careers on track in a measure based on the views of graduates and whether they felt that their early-stage careers were on track and in line with their expectations.

There was considerable success at subject level with Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Media Studies, Pharmacy, Architecture and Art all inside the UK’s top 10.   Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nursing and Midwifery, Social Work, Tourism, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and Design Studies ranked in the top 20 of the UK. In all, 60% of subjects taught by RGU are in the top 20 in the UK.

Professor Steve Olivier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Robert Gordon University said: “RGU is rightly known for its graduate employability and these latest rankings illustrate why. We are in the top 10 in the UK for graduates being on track upon leaving the University which is both outstanding and testament to our strategy to create global citizens through our relevant and engaging curriculum. 

“The subject specific rankings again show the varied expertise that we possess at the University, of which I am very proud of. This marks a positive start to the 2024/25 academic year as we prepare to welcome new and returning students to RGU from across the world.”

In the guide, Alastair McCall, editor of the Daily Mail University Guide, said: “If you want a University with eminently attainable Higher grade requirements that offers students outstanding career prospects, look no further.

“Around four in five graduates are in high-skilled jobs within 15 months of leaving, having taken courses that have optional or compulsory placement years that can introduce students to their future employers.”

Of the 129 universities featured in the league table, RGU is joint 23rd for teaching excellence and 24th for high skilled jobs in the UK. Furthermore, the University moved up five places overall.

The Daily Mail University Guide first published last year and is made up of 12 performance indicators. These cover student satisfaction with teaching quality, support and their wider university experience, graduate jobs outcomes and salaries, research quality and income, degree outcomes, student progression, entry standards and a measure of universities’ commitment to social mobility, measured through the proportion of first-generation students registered. 

This builds on RGU’s success in the Good University Guide 2025 with four different areas ranked inside the UK’s top 10 and positive placings in student satisfaction and both graduate prospect measures across a wide range of subjects.  

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