The University of Connecticut offers graduate programs across a wide variety of fields and disciplines that rank among the very best in the United States, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.

“We are proud to see our graduate programs recognized among the nation’s best in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings,” says Provost and Chief Academic Officer Anne D’Alleva. “This achievement reflects the exceptional dedication of our faculty, the talent of our students, and our continued investment in graduate education.”

Programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the College of Engineering, the Neag School of Education, and UConn School of Law were all singled out as being among the best among their peers. The recognition highlights UConn’s commitment to student excellence and support generally, as well as the efforts of the schools and colleges measured in the rankings.

“I’m immensely proud of the hard work and dedication of the students, faculty, and staff that have led to these impressive rankings. This recognition reflects not only the quality but the diversity of first-rate graduate programs at UConn, across an impressive breadth of fields and disciplines,” says Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School Leslie M. Shor.

The School of Business’ Flex MBA programs ranked No. 33 in the nation for the second consecutive year, up from 37 two years ago. Executive Director Mia Hawlk credits the program’s commitment to innovation for its continued success.

“The MBA market is very competitive, and we’ve worked hard to pair the best of a traditional business education with new, relevant, and current course topics. It is a constant cycle of re-examining and updating programs,” she says.

The MBA program offers optional “MBA Now’’ courses which have included special courses on topics such as sustainability and artificial intelligence for managers.

“I think our success is testament to the commitment of the University and the School of Business to deliver outstanding business education to our students and to the Connecticut workforce,’’ Hawlk says.

The UConn College of Engineering Graduate Programs ranked No. 59. Moving up four spots since 2024, this ranking marks the first time UConn Engineering broke into the Top 60 for engineering graduate programming across the nation.

The UConn College of Engineering Graduate Programs increased its rank by 12 spots over the last 10 years, and previously ranked No. 71 in 2015.

UConn College of Engineering is a powerhouse for research and engineering education in the State of Connecticut and beyond. Within the Graduate Programs, students can choose from either a doctorate or Master of Science in Engineering degree, and gain experience conducting research in a R1 research university.

The programs emphasize experiential engineering to equip students with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to one day find innovative and socially just solutions to today’s most complex challenges.

“We’re proud to see UConn Engineering ranked among the top 60 graduate engineering programs in the country,” says UConn Engineering Director of Graduate Studies Ioulia (Julia) Valla. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff, and the growing impact of our research on pressing global challenges. As we continue to strengthen our programs and partnerships, we’re optimistic about advancing into the top 50 within the next five years.”

In addition to sponsored research with critical impacts throughout the state and nation, UConn Engineering graduate students take advantage of learning influential leadership skills and professional development techniques, and enjoying enriching extracurricular activities.

For the second year in a row, multiple graduate programs within UConn’s Neag School of Education have earned recognition as among the best in the country.

In addition, the Neag School appears for the tenth consecutive year as one of the top 30 public graduate schools of education in the United States, tied at No. 28. Among all graduate schools of education across the nation, both public and private, the Neag School stands tied at No. 37.

All of the Neag School’s three departments are represented in the 2025 specialty education program rankings: No. 18 (tie) in Special Education Programs; No. 28 (tie) in Educational Administration Programs; and No. 34 in Curriculum and Instruction programs.

“For more than a decade, the Neag School has been recognized as one of the preeminent schools of education in the nation,” Dean Jason G. Irizarry says. “The longevity of our impressive national rankings are a direct result of the unwavering dedication of faculty, staff, and students, and I’m proud that several of our individual programs are once again featured in the specialty rankings. This achievement reflects the pride we all share in our collective commitment to excellence and further solidifies our position as a leader in higher education.”

Among graduate programs within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranked by U.S. News, the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences has long been renowned for its education, research, clinical practice, and public outreach missions. The new rankings reflect that, with the Audiology program rising 5 points to No. 14 in the country, and the Speech Language Pathology program rising seven points to No. 32 in the country.

The UConn School of Public Policy, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, earned praise for its Public Affairs program, which was ranked No. 36 in the country, up three places from last year. The School’s Public Finance and Budgeting Program was ranked No. 9 in the country.

UConn School of Law rose 5 points to the rank of 50, up 21 from two years ago, and the school’s part-time Evening Division rose from No. 10 to the seventh best in the country. The overall rank in the magazine’s 2024-25 Best Law Schools list reflects particular strength in bar passage and employment outcomes for UConn Law graduates.

In addition to U.S. News, in recent years The National Jurist’s preLaw magazine has listed the UConn School of Law among the best value law schools in the nation. It has also recognized UConn Law as a top school in environmental law, tax law, intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution, child and family law, and human rights law.

“At UConn Law, our dedication to excellence is unwavering, and we work diligently to ensure the success of our students and institution,” says Dean Eboni S. Nelson. “We have extraordinary faculty, staff, students, and alumni whose collective achievements drive our progress. I am proud and greatly appreciative of their many contributions to UConn Law and beyond.”