BU Wheelock Climbs in US News & World Report Ratings
BU Wheelock Climbs in US News & World Report Ratings
College also ranks among top education policy programs for the first time
BU Wheelock rose two spots to #40 in the latest US News & World Report rankings of top graduate schools of education. This marked the second consecutive year of improvement, underscoring the college’s continued progress and the strength of its graduate programs.
In addition to this boost in overall ranking, BU Wheelock also ranked for the first time among the top education policy programs in the nation. This category highlights graduate programs that have made significant contributions to shaping policy and advancing research in education.
“Rising in the US News & World Report rankings is a testament to BU Wheelock’s continued commitment to excellence in both academics and research,” says Dean Penny Bishop. “This recognition of our Education Policy program reflects the extraordinary commitment of our faculty, students, and alumni to making systems-level changes that impact the future of education.”
“In just five years since its launch, BU Wheelock’s Education Policy program has emerged as a national leader in the field,” says Marcus Winters, a professor and chair of BU Wheelock’s Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department. “Breaking into the U.S. News & World Report specialization rankings marks an exciting milestone—and a clear reflection of our faculty’s impact and growing reputation among peers. We’re energized by the momentum behind what we’re building here at Boston University and confident that our influence and standing in the field will continue to rise.”
The US News & World Report rankings of graduate schools of education are released annually. They assess key metrics including academic reputation, faculty resources, and student outcomes.
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