The College of Education and Health Professions has been named the 49th best public graduate education program by U.S. News & World Report in the outlet's 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

In U.S. News' 2025 overall graduate school rankings, which factor in both private and public schools, the college's graduate education programs moved up six spots from 67 to 61. In total, nearly 500 institutions were surveyed and profiled in this year's Best Education School rankings.

"Our rise in these national rankings is a testament to our exceptional graduate education programs and our dedicated faculty members," Dean Kate Mamiseishvili said. "We take great pride in the work we accomplish and will continue striving to provide the best possible academic experience for our outstanding students."

U.S. News' 2025 Best Education School rankings are based on various factors, such as research activity, the academic excellence of entering students, faculty resources and perceptions on program quality from education school deans and educational employers. 

The college granted over 60 doctoral degrees to students in graduate education programs, which is one factor considered in the rankings.

"Our faculty provide high-quality education that fosters collaborative thinking, innovative approaches to teaching and long-term success of our students," said Matthew Ganio, associate dean for academic and student affairs. "Rankings such as these reinforce the great work that is being done."

The college also increased its research funding, accumulating almost $270,000 in research expenditures per faculty member.

"We've experienced a lot of recent success in research, with growth in quality and quantity of metrics such as publications and external funding," said Michael Hevel, associate dean for research, strategy and outreach. "This ranking reflects the efforts of our faculty to advance their fields in important directions and address real-world challenges." 

To learn more about the college, visit the College of Education and Health Professions website.

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About the College of Education and Health Professions: The College of Education and Health Professions' six departments prepare students for a wide range of careers in education and health, including teaching, nursing, counseling, educational leadership and policy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, public health, exercise science, and many more. The college has approximately 360 faculty and staff members, serves more than 6,000 students and supports over 20 research and service units. Guided by the WE CARE strategic plan, the college strives to advance impactful research that improves people's lives, increase transformative learning opportunities for its students, engage in meaningful partnerships across Arkansas and beyond, and embrace a culture of caring that empowers people to thrive in all aspects of life.