UF soars to No. 4 among public education colleges and No. 6 overall, according to the 2025 Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
The University of Florida College of Education continues to enhance teaching and learning while setting new benchmarks for the state of Florida, ranking at No. 4 in the nation among the 2025 Best Public Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
In addition to being recognized as the top-ranked education college in the state, UF has leaped ten spots among all education schools in the country – public and private – to No. 6 nationwide.
Specialty Area Rankings
In specialty rankings, both the Counseling and Special Education programs have maintained top-five designations for the third consecutive year, with the Counseling program remaining in the nation’s top spot at No. 1. UF ranked in nearly all possible program categories, including Elementary Teacher Education (No. 14), Curriculum and Instruction (No. 21), Educational Administration (No. 23), Education Policy (No. 24) and Secondary Teacher Education (No.24). These specialty rankings were based on assessment from academic peers, acknowledging the school’s notable reputation in the educational community.
“The return on investments in the UF College of Education is greater than ever, as evidenced by our steady and dramatic rise in the rankings. Practical, real-world experiences for our students and impressive interdisciplinary research by our faculty provide immediate benefit to our workforce and society.”
Glenn Good, Ph.D.
College of Education Dean
A National Leader in Online Graduate Education
The College of Education is also a trailblazer among online graduate education programs, achieving one of the top two spots nationwide for the past decade due to a dynamic array of innovative online graduate degree offerings. Currently ranked at No. 2, the school’s flexible online graduate programs provide effective, accessible options to prepare an exceptional education workforce and empower future leaders in teaching and learning.
U.S. News created the 2025 Best Education Schools rankings by surveying 476 education schools granting doctoral degrees, with 267 responding with the data required to complete the survey. The assessed categories include research activity, quality assessment, faculty resources and student selectivity.
A blend of innovative curriculum, forward-thinking faculty, effectively applied research funding and valuable, immersive student experiences have contributed to the college’s success. The university’s upward climb is unprecedented among other education colleges nationwide.
“This continued rise in rankings is a reflection of the exceptional student experience UF offers. Our college’s faculty and staff are relentlessly pursuing innovation in research and teaching practices, ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to become the next generation of practitioners and scholars in education.”
Elayne Colón, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs
Learn more about how the College of Education is delivering every day excellence in our community and beyond in our 2024 Impact Report.