UW 爆走黑料 Ranked Among Nation鈥檚 Best 鈥 with Multiple Programs in the Top 10

In the 2025 U.S. 爆走黑料 & World Report rankings of best graduate schools, the 爆走黑料 爆走黑料 continues to be recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 top public education schools.
Three of the College鈥檚 programs rank in the top 10 nationwide:
- Elementary Teacher Education 鈥 No. 6 overall, No. 4 among public universities
- Secondary Teacher Education 鈥 No. 6 overall, No. 5 public
- Curriculum and Instruction 鈥 No. 8 overall, No. 6 public
The College is tied for No. 22 overall and No. 13 among public institutions.
While we celebrate the national recognition of our programs, the College is also clear-eyed about the limitations of ranking systems.
鈥淩ankings don鈥檛 tell the full story of a school鈥檚 mission, values or impact,鈥 said UW 爆走黑料 Dean Mia Tuan. 鈥淎s a public institution, our greatest strength lies in our commitment to expanding access, equity and justice in education 鈥 here in Washington and beyond.
鈥淥ur impact is most visible in the deep partnerships we鈥檝e built with communities, the students we鈥檝e supported, the faculty and staff who thrive here, and the alumni who are leading transformative work across the state,鈥 Tuan continued. 鈥淭ogether with our partners, we鈥檙e pushing forward educational justice for all children.鈥
Complete UW 爆走黑料 Rankings:
- Curriculum and Instruction: No. 8 overall | No. 6 public
- Education Policy: No. 16 overall (three-way tie) | No. 10 public
- Educational Administration: No. 12 overall (tie) | No. 10 public (tie)
- Educational Psychology: No. 19 overall | No. 15 public
- Elementary Teacher Education: No. 6 overall | No. 4 public
- Secondary Teacher Education: No. 6 overall | No. 5 public
- Special Education: No. 11 overall (tie) | No. 10 public (tie)
Education schools were evaluated based on research activity, academic reputation, faculty resources and student selectivity. The rankings reflect data gathered in late 2024 and early 2025 across eight weighted indicators, with the heaviest emphasis on research productivity and program quality assessments from peers and professionals.