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The College of Education at Illinois takes great pride in being recognized as a leader in higher education. In their annual rankings, U.S. News & World Report consistently regards Education at Illinois graduate programs and online master’s in education programs among the top in the nation. Explore our latest rankings below.
2026 Graduate Program Rankings
U.S. News & World Report gives high marks to the College of Education’s On-Campus Graduate Programs it evaluates. Their rankings have Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Psychology, and Special Education graduate programs securing spots in the top 10, nationally.
2026 Online Program Rankings
We’re proud of our Online Master’s in Education Programs, named among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This year, programs from Curriculum & Instruction and Education Policy, Organization & Leadership ranked in the top ten nationally. We’re also proud to be ranked among the best online master’s in education degree programs for veterans. Get more details at the U.S. News website.
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