The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) received recognition from The U.S. News & World Report as offering one of the country’s top graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology. The program was ranked at #136 of 261 graduate programs nationwide.
“Our undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. programs are supported by dedicated faculty and staff,” shares interim chair Tami Brancamp, Ph.D. “We are proud to serve our communities by providing comprehensive course content and evidence-based clinical education opportunities for our students.”
The U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Graduate Schools ranks UNR Med’s Speech-Language Pathology program at #136 of 261 programs in the country. The 2024 rankings are scored using survey-based rankings that are based solely on surveys of peer academic leaders. The last ranking of the program was in 2020, when the Speech-Language Pathology program was ranked at #146.
“The need for speech-language pathologists and audiologists continues to grow,” shares Brancamp. “The department and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine are excited to support the students who are ready for a great career.”
According to U.S. News, highly ranked programs have strong traditional academic foundations based on the excellence of entering students, graduation rates and instructor credentials. The scores reflect the average rating on a scale from 1-5.
The Speech Pathology and Audiology program at UNR Med celebrated 50 years of graduate education in September of 2023.