Loyola Law School strengthened its position in the top tier of U.S. law schools, while Loyola Marymount University’s School of Education vaulted 45 spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
Loyola Law was ranked 54 out of 190 schools, rising two spots from its 2011 rank. Loyola also ranked among the best in the nation in two specialty areas: fifth for trial advocacy and 10th for tax law. Additionally, the law school was ranked ninth nationwide for the diversity of its student body
“This year’s U.S. News rankings underscore Loyola’s core commitment to providing students an excellent legal education grounded in practical training in a diverse academic environment,” said Victor Gold, dean of Loyola Law School.
The LMU School of Education was ranked 86th out of more than 250 graduate schools of education surveyed for the report, making it the third-highest ranked Jesuit institution and the 11th-ranked school of education in California.
“The advancement of 45 positions from last year’s ranking is unprecedented,” said Shane Martin, dean of the School of Education. “It reflects our commitment to academic excellence and the high quality of our students, faculty and staff.”
Additionally, the College of Business Administration appeared in the top tier of part-time MBA programs, occupying the 50th spot.
The rankings by U.S. News & World Report are based on a combination of quantifiable data, such as incoming student grades and test scores, and survey responses from faculty and administrators at colleges and universities around the country. LMU overall is ranked third in the category “Best Regional Universities (West).” The overall rankings are released each summer.
