College of Education & Human Development Rankings

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World-Class Education and Human Development

The College is a recognized leader in guiding, shaping, and mentoring high-performing education professionals who will go forth with a lifelong love of learning and with the skills essential for thriving in a global, knowledge-based economy. The U.S. News and World Report ranks the College of Education and Human Development's graduate programs 83rd in the nation and 25th among Land Grant universities. The online graduate programs are ranked 9th in the West among all public universities. 

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Top 3 Land-Grant in the North-West

In the Northwest, the College of Education & Human Development is ranked #2 Best Education School:

  • University California, Berkeley
  • University of Nevada, Reno
  • Oregon State University
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Top 3 Land-Grant in the Intermountain

In the Intermountain, the College of Education & Human Development is ranked #2 Best Education School:

  • Utah State University
  • University of Nevada, Reno
  • University of Wyoming
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Top 5 Land-Grant in the West

In the West, the College of Education & Human Development is ranked #4 Best Education School:

  • Utah State University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Nevada Reno
  • University of Wyoming
  • Colorado State University
  • New Mexico State University
  • University of Idaho
  • Washington State University
  • Montana State University
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Top 30 Among Land-Grant Universities

In the United States, the College of Education & Human Development is ranked #29 Best Education College of the 76 Land Grant Universities

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Top 35 Among U.S. Public Universities

In the United States, the College of Education & Human Development is ranked #33 Best Education College in the Nation

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Ranked #1 for best Praxis elementary education pass rate in Nevada

The College of Education and Human Development has been ranked #1 for Best Praxis Elementary Education Pass Rate in Nevada! 95% of our students passed the Praxis on their first try. Nationally speaking, less than half of test takers pass on their first attempt, with a first-time pass rate of 46%.

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Top 5 in the West for Human Development & Family Science

Our Human Development & Family Science bachelor's degree program is ranked top 5 in the far western U.S. region by College Factual.