The College of Education at the 51在线 (USF) made a significant move up in the U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 (U.S. News) annual rankings of the best graduate schools in America. The college now ranks No. 43 in 2023 compared to No. 49 last year (2022) among graduate schools in public universities. The overall rankings of the college鈥檚 graduate schools among public and private universities is now compared to No. 62 last year (2022).
The College of Education鈥檚 multi-million-dollar research initiatives, mentorship of
graduate students and increased public awareness of the college鈥檚 successes contributed
to this accomplishment.
Research Initiatives
An exceptionally strong 鈥� and high quality 鈥� academic and professional research profile
continues to fuel the college鈥檚 graduate programs with $21 million in funded research
reported by U.S. News. As part of this effort, the college faculty and graduate students
engage in innovative, interdisciplinary research addressing some of the greatest challenges
facing the education field. Each year, faculty and students publish hundreds of scholarly
works illustrating the impact of the college鈥檚 theoretical and applied research initiatives
in local, national and international education communities.
2023-2024: No. 24 overall in funded research in millions (public and private universities)
2022-2023: No. 37 overall in funded research in millions (public and private universities)
For example, the newly created Student Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC) Center at
USF received $15 million in funded projects from national and state agencies that
focus on positive psychology intervention, suicide prevention, school threat and violence
reduction, mental health and resilience assessment.
Graduate Student Success
The USF College of Education is committed to the academic success of graduate students.
The college鈥檚 high doctoral student graduation rates reflect the commitment that faculty
support and mentor students to pursue 鈥� and complete 鈥� advanced degrees while engaging
in rigorous research activities at USF.
2023-2024: No.34 total doctorates granted (public and private universities)
2022-2023: No.45 total doctorates granted (public and private universities)
The college offers masters, specialists and doctoral degrees in a wide range of programs. Beyond the diversity of degree options, the college鈥檚 graduate students are taught
by faculty who conduct research on the cutting edge of emerging technology, such as
virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and gaming as learning tools.
Public Awareness
A priority for the college is to build positive relationships through community relations
and engagement activities to raise public awareness of the college鈥檚 successes. The
USF College of Education actively engages with local school districts, non-profit
organizations, business leaders and other educational organizations to support community
needs and create innovative partnership opportunities. These partnerships provide
pathways for students to participate in graduate certificate programs that lead to
advanced degrees as well as customized graduate cohort programs. Through intentional
communications and marketing strategies, the college continues to expand their outreach
to share student, faculty and alumni successes.
At the USF College of Education, our dedicated faculty and staff support excellence
in academic and professional research and educational experiences for graduate students,
as well as share the college鈥檚 success with local, state and national organizations.
The college strives to become a top 25 institution for educational excellence.