The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School Rankings placed the FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences as No. 6 among public colleges of education and No. 14 overall. The rankings give FSU the distinction as having the best college of education in the state of Florida—public or private.
In addition to the overall ranking, the FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences received impressive rankings in four additional areas. Among public colleges of education, FSU ranked:
- No. 22 in Curriculum and Instruction
- No. 18 in Educational Administration
- No. 18 in Elementary Teacher Education
- No. 14 in Special Education
“This is an historic moment for our college,” said Damon Andrew, dean and professor at the FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. “I have long said that the work of our faculty, students, and staff is world class, and to see it reflected by U.S. News & World Report is both gratifying and a testament to the quality of work that takes place at our college.”
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on several factors including peer assessment, student/faculty ratio, research activity and grants, number of doctoral students, and more. The FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences excelled in all these areas, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
“I am incredibly proud of our faculty, staff, and students for their hard work and dedication that made these rankings possible,” Andrew said. “We are not resting on our laurels, however. We are always looking for ways to improve our programs, enhance our research impact, and better serve our communities.”
The roots of FSU’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. Recently expanded in 2023, the College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Science, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences serves more than 4,500 students via 187 full-time faculty and 73 full-time staff.
