Top graduate schools in Wisconsin have once again made their mark on the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The 2024-’25 report, released in April, evaluated over 2,000 programs across the country in various fields including business, education, law, nursing, and more.
One standout in the report was the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education, which tied for first place overall with Teacher’s College, Columbia University. This marks a significant improvement from last year, where they ranked third overall and second among public universities.
Marquette University also saw success in the rankings, with several of their graduate programs moving up the list. The master’s program in the College of Nursing, for example, climbed from 66 to 58.
Schools were assessed based on a combination of expert opinion and statistical data, focusing on factors such as faculty quality, research output, and post-graduate outcomes. The full list of rankings can be found on the U.S. News website.
In terms of specific programs, here are some of the top rankings for graduate programs in Wisconsin:
– Top business graduate programs: University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked #43
– Top law graduate programs: University of Wisconsin-Madison tied for #36, Marquette University tied for #68
– Top nursing graduate programs: Marquette University tied for #58, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tied for #82, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire tied for #107, and more
– Top medical graduate programs: University of Wisconsin-Madison tied for #35
– Top education graduate programs: University of Wisconsin-Madison tied for #1, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tied for #169, Marquette University ranked #192
– Top engineering graduate programs: University of Wisconsin-Madison tied for #27, Marquette University tied for #142, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tied for #177
Overall, Wisconsin’s graduate schools continue to excel in various fields, solidifying their reputation for academic excellence.