Teachers College, Columbia University, Ranks Second in US News Rankings of Graduate Schools of Education
NEW YORK, March 31, 2006-'"Teachers College, Columbia University, has placed second in the 2006 U.S. News & World Report rankings for graduate schools of education. With an overall score of 98 out of 100, the College received a peer assessment score of 4.3 out of 5.0 and a superintendent assessment score of 4.7 out of 5.0, tying with Harvard University. Of the top 50 schools, Teachers College was listed as having the highest amount of funded research dollars ($35 million) for 2005 and granted the most PhDs and EdDs in 2004-2005 (211).
In the category of programs ranked best by Education School Deans, Teachers College placed among the top ten in six of the ten categories listed. Those included Administration/Supervision (8th), Curriculum/Instruction (3rd), Educational Psychology (9th), Education Policy (4th), Elementary Education (5th), and Secondary Education (6th).
The report also noted that among the top 50 graduate schools of education, Teachers College had the highest enrollment in graduate teaching programs (1,602) for 2005.
Teachers College is dedicated to promoting equity and excellence in education and overcoming the gap in educational access and achievement between the most and least advantaged groups in this country. Through scholarly programs of teaching, research, and service, the College draws upon the expertise of a diverse community of faculty in education, psychology and health, as well as students and staff from across the country and around the world.
For more information, please visit the college's Web site at www.tc.columbia.edu.
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Published Sunday, Jun. 18, 2006