Loyola Marymount University’s School of Education was again among the top ranked schools in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 edition of Best Graduate Schools of Education.
Rising three spots from its 2012 rank, the LMU School of Education was ranked 83rd out of the 280 graduate schools of education surveyed for the report, making it the fourth-highest ranked Jesuit institution and the 11th-ranked school of education in California. There are more than 1,500 schools, colleges and departments of education nationwide. In 2012, the School of Education vaulted an unprecedented 45 positions from its 2011 rank.
“Our advancement of close to 50 spots in two years is a momentous achievement and testament to the high quality of our students, alumni, faculty and staff, and their impact on Los Angeles and the wider education community. This is significant recognition for the School of Education’s educator preparation programs, innovative research and collaborative partnerships that foster academic excellence and educational opportunity for all youth,” said Shane P. Martin, dean and professor of the School of Education.
Other Jesuit institutions included in the rankings were Boston College (18th), Fordham University (67th), Marquette University (79th) and Loyola University Chicago (100th).
For complete rankings and methodology, see usnews.com/grad or the 2013 Best Graduate Schools publication.