The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has been recognized as one of the best graduate schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which also gave high marks to its specialized programs in its 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools report, released on April 9.
“A graduate education is more than just an educational path; it is a transformative experience that drives innovation, fosters critical thinking, and expands the boundaries of knowledge. Our graduate programs prepare tomorrow's leaders by providing the experience and support to solve the world's most complex challenges,” said John Zomczyk, associate provost and senior vice president. “This latest recognition by U.S. News & World Report reflects the outstanding commitment of our graduate students and the faculty who mentor them.”
Supply Chain Enters Top 10 for 10th Consecutive Year
UT's Haslam College of Business' full-time MBA program is ranked 22nd among public universities and 47th in the nation. The college's supply chain graduate program maintained its top ranking for the third consecutive year (4th in the nation and third among public universities). This marks the 10th consecutive year that UT's supply chain graduate program has been ranked in the top 10 among public institutions and in the nation.
Social work, nursing and law ranked highly
Our other graduate programs are nationally ranked among the best in the world and are among the best in public institutions. Placements at public institutions include:
The School of Social Work ranked 13th, the Doctoral Program in Nursing ranked 24th, the School of Law ranked 26th, the Law Clinical Program ranked 8th, Business Law ranked 13th, Healthcare Law ranked 21st, and Legal Writing ranked 21st.
“This year's rankings are a testament to the excellent graduate programs that The University of Texas has across a wide range of disciplines,” said Dixie Thompson, vice president and dean of the Graduate School. “The rankings reflect the commitment to excellence of our faculty, staff and students.”
Statements from university leaders
Stephen L. Mangum, dean of the Haslam College of Business and Stokely Foundation Leadership Chair: “Strong corporate connections and ongoing academic research drive our content delivery and student outcomes. At Haslam, graduate students find an excellent learning environment, absorbing the latest relevant knowledge and tools from faculty who are leaders in their fields. Multiple experiential learning and professional development opportunities are focused on preparing students to become leaders in the business world after graduation.”
Mangum said of the supply chain graduate program, “Our supply chain graduate and executive education programs are among the most popular on campus, and our top five U.S. News rankings demonstrate that our supply chain department is at the forefront of its field. Our faculty are committed to fostering the best in our students through innovative yet practical course content, expanding industry partnerships and pursuing relevant research. Through these efforts, we are helping companies around the world build more resilient and responsive supply chains.”
Lonnie T. Brown Jr., Dean of the School of Law and Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor: “The School of Law's continued high rankings from U.S. News are gratifying recognition of the hard work of our faculty, staff and students. They are well-deserved recognition of our academic reputation, our longstanding commitment to public service, and the excellent education we provide to prepare students to be ethical, effective leaders in their professions.”
Victoria P. Niederhauser, dean of the School of Nursing: “Being ranked 24th among public universities in U.S. News & World Report's ranking of best graduate schools validates our College's dedication to preparing transformational leaders in health care. This achievement is the result of the collaborative efforts of our faculty, staff and students, who continue to pursue innovation and excellence in advancing nursing practice.”
Lori Messinger, Dean of the School of Social Work: “The University of Texas School of Social Work is a growing institution. As a learning organization, we are constantly assessing the needs of our community, emerging trends, and new opportunities to reposition ourselves for the future. We are seeing improvements in student success, alumni engagement, research impact, and the overall vitality of the institution, all of which are reflected in our peer rankings and reputation.”
About the US News and World Report rankings
Designed for prospective students looking to further their education after college, the Best Graduate School rankings evaluate programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, engineering, law and nursing.
The rankings of the best graduate schools in these fields are based on two types of data: expert opinion about the excellence of the programs and statistical indicators measuring the quality of a school's faculty, research and students.
Data for the rankings in the six major fields came from a statistical survey of 2,225 programs and a reputation survey sent to approximately 5,766 academics and 10,941 professionals conducted between fall 2023 and early 2024.
Rankings for Best Medical Schools, Best Engineering Schools and Best Clinical Psychology Programs for 2024-2025 will be released at a later date.
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