The University of Arizona (U of A) has once again achieved notable recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report for its graduate programs. This year’s rankings highlight eight programs that rank within the top 20 in the nation.
Top Graduate Programs at the University of Arizona
The University of Arizona ranks impressively in various fields, particularly in Earth sciences and health-related disciplines. Key highlights include the following:
- Earth Sciences: Ranked No. 2 among public universities and No. 4 overall.
- Speech-Language Pathology: Tied for No. 4 among public universities and No. 6 overall.
- Audiology: Tied for No. 11 among public universities, overall No. 15.
- Rehabilitation Counseling: Tied for No. 5 among public universities, No. 7 overall.
- Higher Education Administration: Tied for No. 11 among public universities, No. 16 overall.
- Legal Writing: Tied for No. 5 among public universities, No. 8 overall in the James E. Rogers College of Law.
- Management Information Systems: Tied for No. 6 among public universities, No. 11 overall.
- Information Systems: Tied for No. 11 among public universities, No. 13 overall.
Other Notable Rankings
The University of Arizona’s College of Science also achieved rankings in several other disciplines:
- Physics: Tied for No. 34
- Clinical Psychology: Tied for No. 38
- Mathematics: Tied for No. 39
- Psychology: Tied for No. 39
- Biological Sciences: Tied for No. 41
- Chemistry: Tied for No. 57
- Computer Science: Tied for No. 59
- Biostatistics: Tied for No. 65
Business Schools and Engineering Rankings
The Eller College of Management and College of Engineering have also performed well:
- Eller College of Management: Overall ranking tied for No. 63.
- Business Analytics: Tied for No. 25
- Accounting: Tied for No. 35
- Marketing: Tied for No. 37
- Executive Programs: Tied for No. 39
- Finance: Tied for No. 46
- Part-Time MBA: Tied for No. 67
- College of Engineering: Tied for No. 68 overall.
- Industrial/Manufacturing/Systems: Tied for No. 24
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical: Tied for No. 30
- Biological/Agricultural: Tied for No. 32
- Environmental: Tied for No. 35
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications: Tied for No. 47
- Civil: Tied for No. 48
Health Program Rankings
In the realm of health education, the University of Arizona also made significant strides:
- College of Medicine – Tucson: Tier 2 in Primary Care and Medical Research.
- Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas: Tucson tied for No. 56, Phoenix ranked No. 99.
- Most Graduates in Primary Care: Tucson tied for No. 64, Phoenix jumped to No. 104.
- Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas: Tucson rose to No. 50, Phoenix ranked No. 82.
Additionally, the College of Nursing tied for No. 34 in master’s programs and No. 37 in doctoral programs.
Survey-Based Rankings
U.S. News also publishes rankings based on expert evaluations in various fields. The University of Arizona received commendable marks in pharmacy, nurse anesthesia, and public affairs, among others:
- Pharmacy: Tied for No. 27
- Nurse Anesthesia: Tied for No. 35
- Public Affairs: Tied for No. 36
- Public Health: Tied for No. 39
For more information about the University of Arizona’s graduate program rankings, visit El-Balad.
