CEHHS Earns National Recognition in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with several programs achieving high marks—including those in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS).
CEHHS graduate education programs saw a significant rise, ranking 43rd among public institutions (up from 51st) and 54th (up from 63rd) nationally among all institutions.
“Our teacher educators are not only committed to addressing teacher shortages but also to preparing high-quality educators,” said Ellen McIntyre, dean of CEHHS. “These rankings reflect their dedication to impactful research and community engagement.”
“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and excellence of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners,” said David Cihak, associate dean of Professional Educator Programs and director of the Bailey Graduate School of Education. “We are excited to build on this momentum as we continue to innovate in education.”
CEHHS was also recently recognized on the Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card, receiving the highest-tier “Exceeds Expectations” designation—one of only two public institutions in the state to do so.
The college continues to play a key role in addressing statewide teacher shortages, particularly in Knox County Schools (KCS). At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, KCS had only six vacant teaching positions across 92 schools, a dramatic improvement from the 80-100 vacancies in previous years.
The Best Graduate Schools rankings serve as a guide for prospective graduate students, assessing programs in business, education, engineering, law, and nursing. These rankings are based on expert evaluations and statistical data, reflecting program excellence, faculty credentials, research activity, and student outcomes.
“The success of our graduate programs underscores the dedication of our faculty, the excellence of our students, and the impact of our research,” said Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor John Zomchick. “These rankings highlight our commitment to excellence and our role in preparing the workforce and thought leaders of the future.”
Through its seven departments and 13 centers, the UT Knoxville College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is dedicated to enhancing quality of life through research, outreach, and practice. Learn more at cehhs.utk.edu.