IU School of Education graduate programs rise nine spots in national ranking

The IU School of Education has been recognized again as one of the best graduate schools in education across the country by the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 “Best Graduate Schools.”

Overall, the IU School of Education is ranked #32 (tie), a jump of nine spots from last year’s ranking, with nine graduate specialty programs ranked within the top 25. The school is the top ranked graduate school in the state and is also ranked #23 amongst public schools of education. Four programs, Higher Education and Student Affairs, Counseling and Educational Psychology, Secondary Education and Elementary Education, are ranked in the top 10.

At a time when education remains critically important, the School of Education continues to show our commitment to the field through the strength of our programs. Students in these programs go on to make valuable contributions in education as teachers, administrators, school psychologists and faculty members, amongst other vital professions, across the country and around the world.

The past two years have been some of the most challenging for teachers, students and researchers alike. Yet we recognize that from challenges can come amazing and necessary work to make education better. These rankings recognize our commitment to changing lives through education in the classroom and beyond.

Dean Anastasia Morrone

“The IU School of Education is thrilled to have so many highly ranked programs,” Dean Anastasia Morrone said. “The past two years have been some of the most challenging for teachers, students and researchers alike. Yet we recognize that from challenges can come amazing and necessary work to make education better. These rankings recognize our commitment to changing lives through education in the classroom and beyond.”

“We’re proud of the faculty and students in our graduate programs who make a difference every day in a range of educational contexts. These rankings are further evidence of the high-quality graduate programs we offer here at the IU School of Education,” said Meredith Park Rogers, Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Studies.

Graduate programs at the School of Education prepare students for careers that make a difference through education fields or other professions. From working in schools and public institutions to jobs in government, corporate environments and technology companies, our graduates affect change and make the world a better place through their work. Many of these programs are also offered online, making them a flexible option for professionals looking to further their education.