Virginia Commonwealth University ranks 10th in the top 50 in the newly updated U.S. News & World Report Graduate Program Rankings released today. This brings VCU's current total number of places in the magazine's top 50 graduate program rankings to 22, including online graduate programs.
VCU's latest rankings include six schools in the top 25 for their category and two in the top 10: Nurse Anesthetist (No. 6) and Homeland Security (No. 6). Two schools – Pharmacy (tied for 19th) and Education (tied for 25th) – earned overall top 25 rankings. Not all program areas have their rankings updated every year.
“These updated rankings reaffirm VCU’s emergence as one of the most influential universities in the country,” said Dr. Fotis Sotiropoulos, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. . “The incredible work of VCU's faculty and staff and our unrelenting focus on excellence, impact, and access are the driving forces behind VCU's rise. Ranked in the top 50 nationally Congratulations to all of you in our dozen graduate programs. You are an inspiration to our entire campus!”
The School of Education had two spots in the top 25 rankings, including general education (tied for 25th) and special education (tied for 19th). Dr. Kathleen Rudashill, interim dean of the VCU College of Education, said the overall ranking places the school in the top 5.5 percent of her 456 schools surveyed in that category.
“Our research achievements are particularly impressive. We have achieved and maintained a ranking of No. 1 in Virginia and No. 9 nationally in funded research spending per faculty member. .We reported $975,000 per faculty member for the year,” Rudashir said. Research funding. In FY23, he received $40.1 million in outside funding, the highest in school history. This incredible level of funding means that students will have more opportunities to collaborate with the community to conduct meaningful research work and make real-world contributions. We provide experiences that prepare you for the future. ”
The College of Health Professions received the latest Top 50 rankings in three categories. In addition to nurse anesthesia (6th place), occupational therapy tied for 14th place, and physical therapy tied for 29th place.
“The VCU College of Health Professions provides an exceptional experience for students who are preparing to become future leaders and accomplished professionals in the health care industry's most in-demand roles,” said Interim Dean Richard M. says Dr. Paula Song of Bracken. Chair of the College of Health Professions. “Our departments and programs advance academic excellence through teaching, research, diversity, and innovation, all under one roof. Five of our programs are consistently ranked among the top in the nation; With three of them ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report, the VCU College of Health Professions is unparalleled in excellence.”
In the latest rankings, the School of Pharmacy has moved up from 20th to tied for 19th place.
“We have long been a leader in pharmacy education, as evidenced by our students' consistently high graduation, employment, and board pass rates,” said Arthur KC Ogbonna, Pharm.D.・O. McCurry, Dean and Dean of the Faculty, said: pharmacy. “As we continue to innovate and prioritize student success, this is our commitment to helping students achieve their goals and develop their skills as the next generation of clinicians and scientists who can transform health. This is another recognition of the continued efforts of our faculty and staff to provide care.” ”
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs updated three top 50 rankings, including Homeland Security (6th place), Public Management and Leadership (tied for 33rd place), and Public Affairs (tied for 39th place).
“We are extremely proud that the Wilder School has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence and innovation in the field of public service. For the first time in our history, our school ranks sixth in the nation in homeland security. recognized as a leading institution,” said Dr. Susan T. Gooden, dean of the Wilder School. “This landmark achievement highlights the school’s significant contribution to this important area of learning and practice. Additionally, for the past six years we have consistently ranked within the top 40 national rankings of public relations schools. Our dedication to shaping the future of public service and leadership is unwavering as Virginia's top schools in these fields. will continue to be.”
In addition, the School of Social Work tied for 28th place in the social work program category.
The new rankings are just the latest evaluation of VCU by U.S. News & World Report. In 2022, VCU was ranked among the best universities in the world. And in September 2023, we ranked VCU among the 20 most innovative public universities in the United States. For more information about VCU's rankings, visit www.vcu.edu/about-vcu/facts-and-rankings/.
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