College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin ranked 13th by U.S. News & World Report; 4th Among Public Universities

The College of Education at UT Austin

I have been a tenured faculty member at The University of Texas at Austin's College of Education for 15 years now and have been at the college for almost 20 years. I reside in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction where I teach and research in the STEM Education Program. In the time I've been at UT I have brought in about $17 million in external funding for research and have published extensively as well as made presentations at national and international conferences. Rankings need to be approached carefully. That being said, I am both happy and proud to report the 2020 rankings by US News and World Report.  

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin ranks 13^th overall in U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings of graduate programs in education, and is 4^th among public institutions. The college ranks 6^th overall and 3^rd among public institutions in research expenditures, with $51.3 million. 

“Our rankings underscore the college’s ongoing commitment to preparing educators and leaders to address the most pressing challenges in education and health. The rankings are a reflection of the college’s reach and the dedication of our faculty, staff, students, and community partners to transform research and practice to ensure that children, individuals, families, schools, and communities thrive,” says Charles Martinez, Jr., dean of the College of Education.  
   
Rankings are one indicator of excellence. Recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty continue to be a top priority as the college enhances graduate and undergraduate programs and secures funded research.

Five of the college's departments, programs, and specialty areas have earned places among top 10 institutions: 

• Administration/Supervision: 5^th overall and 2^nd among public universities, tied with Michigan State
• Educational Psychology: 5^th overall and 3^rd among public universities, up two places from last year
• Special Education: 5^th overall and 4^th among public universities, up two places from last year
• Curriculum and Instruction: 7^th overall and 4^th among public universities, up one place from last year
• Secondary Education: 10^th overall and 7^th among public universities, tied with University of California–Los Angeles