The University of Maryland College of Education is proud to be recognized as one of the best colleges of education 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.
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U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Graduate Schools
- Top 25 among schools of education in the U.S.
- No. 1 public school of education in Maryland
- No. 16 public school of education 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, educational professionals’ assessment, student selectivity, faculty resources, and research activity.
Explore the 2024 rankings at U.S. News & World Report.