The best U.S. education schools, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2014 annual rankings, are leaders in the field, offering specialized instruction in the most cutting-edge subjects, opportunities to conduct meaningful research and hands-on teaching experience. These colleges prepare students for careers in public policy, teaching and education research.
Vanderbilt University Peabody College
Since 2009, Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development has earned the top ranking is U.S. News and World Report's Best Education Schools list. Vanderbilt offers specialized learning in more than 15 subject areas and the university is home to two federally-funded research facilities, so students are often exposed to hands-on learning opportunities. In 2012, enrollment was 808 students and the student-faculty ratio was 2.6 to 1, making for small class sizes and more accessibility to professors.
Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Education offers focused programs in some of the most relevant areas of education. Students can study in the Urban Leadership Development Academy or the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program. Johns Hopkins is also a leader in preparing students for careers in reading education, gifted learning and technology integration. In addition to plenty of specialized areas, the university offers small class sizes and hands-on learning experiences.
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard University's School of Education earned the third spot in U.S. News and World Report's 2014 ranking. The university is a leader in preparing students for careers in policy, research and teaching, and students can develop expertise in several specialized programs, including international education policy and brain-based learning. Also, Harvard students are also encouraged to enroll at other schools within the university, as well the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which provides increased access to high-quality learning opportunities. Graduate students can complete an accelerated master's program within one year.
University of Texas-Austin
The University of Texas-Austin provides one of the most cost-effective choices on the list, as tuition was $8,402 for in-state students and $16,338 for out-of-state tuition in 2013. The university is also a leader in education research and students are exposed to a variety of unique learning opportunities. UT students can specialize in foreign language teaching, curriculum development and health education, for example. The school prepares students for careers in the classroom or as leaders in education advocacy, research or policy.
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