In rankings released by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday, April 7, the UNC Greensboro School of Education (SOE) ranks in a tie for 95th nationally among Graduate Schools of Education. Within the state of North Carolina, the UNCG SOE holds the fourth-highest ranking in the same category.
Additionally, the Department of Counseling and Educational Development’s (CED) Student Counseling specialty area rates fourth nationally, climbing seven spots. With this ranking, CED is the only ranked graduate education program in the state of North Carolina. The program has been ranked among the top 15 for over 30 consecutive years.
Said Dr. Morgan Chitiyo, Interim Dean of the UNCG School of Education, “In UNC Greensboro’s School of Education, we are committed to preparing our students for meaningful, successful careers through a comprehensive and forward-thinking educational experience. Our approach emphasizes transformational learning that prepares students to both lead and innovate. Our faculty and students strive to make a difference not only within our region, but across North Carolina, the nation, and around the world. I believe that these rankings reflect the impactful efforts of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni.”
U.S. News & World Report also recently ranked the UNCG School of Education No. 36 among the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, No. 12 among the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Special Education and No. 16 among the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans.
Through the ongoing, annual collection of graduate school data – including figures on enrollment, job attainment, faculty and other critical quality indicators – U.S. News provides the essential information that helps prospective students make informed decisions.
“The 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings are designed to provide those pursuing an advanced degree with a wealth of data to inform their academic choices and to help them as they evaluate their post-college choices,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. “Achieving a top rank signifies a program demonstrates strong performance across key metrics – from faculty resources and research activity to graduate employment and student selectivity – which ultimately serves those seeking the best possible graduate education.”
Prospective students can see how UNCG compares to other institutions and programs, and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com.
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