‘U.S. News’ Ranks More Than 20 UTA Graduate Programs Among Nation’s Best
By UT Arlington University Communications
Posted on March 30, 2016, March 30, 2016

U.S. News & World Report has ranked more than 20 graduate programs at UTA among the nation's best in the magazine's 2017 edition of "Best Graduate Schools," released this month.

UTA has top 100 graduate programs in seven colleges and schools including engineering, nursing, science, architecture, planning and public affairs, and social work.

The three graduate level degree programs ranked in the top 50 in the nation are online graduate education in the College of Education at No. 30; the graduate social work program in the School of Social Work at No. 38, up six slots since the last survey in 2012; and the graduate program in aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering in the College of Engineering at No. 39, up four slots since last year.

Gov. Greg Abbott, who attended UTA before earning his undergraduate degree from UT Austin, said: "Texas is leading the way in research and innovation, and UTA's recent rankings are further proof that the Lone Star State is becoming a hub for the greatest minds in higher education. This recognition is a direct reflection of Texas' mission to elevate our students at all stages in their academic careers. As governor, I will ensure Texas continues to invest in our universities and make the Lone Star State a destination for scholars from around the globe."

Other improved UTA rankings this year include the College of Engineering at No. 82 among Best Graduate Engineering Schools in the nation, with seven specialty areas. Last year, the College ranked No. 90. The College of Education is No. 120 among Best Education Schools in the nation, up 16 spots from a year ago.

A complete list of the graduate program rankings is below.

College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
Public Affairs - 77

College of Business
Part-Time MBA - 82

College of Education - 120
Online Program - 30

College of Engineering - 82
Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering - 39
Civil Engineering - 87
Computer Engineering - 75
Computer Science - 90 (listed by US News under Science) Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering - 82 Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems Engineering - 58
Materials Engineering - 72
Mechanical Engineering - 78

College of Liberal Arts English - 125
Fine Arts - 131
History - 118

College of Nursing and Health Innovation Masters Program - 75
Online Program - 54

College of Sciences Biological Sciences - 188
Chemistry - 131
Mathematics - 134
Physics - 111
Psychology - 158

School of Social Work
Social Work - 38

The U.S. News graduate rankings, independent of the magazine's yearly ranking of undergraduate programs, are among the most prestigious and widely cited ratings in higher education.

"These rankings are a recognition of faculty excellence, talented students, and the highest quality programs offered at UTA, whether in engineering, social work and nursing or liberal arts, public affairs and business," said President Vistasp M. Karbhari. "We have much to celebrate and are especially proud that we provide a world-class, comprehensive, affordable education to students seeking unique academic experiences at a tremendous value while engaging with innovative researchers and many of the brightest minds in our world today."

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