The College is a recognized leader in guiding, shaping, and mentoring high-performing education professionals who will go forth with a lifelong love of learning and with the skills essential for thriving in a global, knowledge-based economy. The U.S. News and World Report ranks the College of Education and Human Development's graduate programs top 100 in the nation. The online graduate programs are ranked 63rd in the nation.
The College has more than $53.9 million in current and ongoing grants and contracts. Pushing the boundaries of education, counseling, and human development research, our College has provided the community with world-class research since its inception.
Our Human Development & Family Science bachelor's degree program is ranked top 5 in the far western U.S. region by College Factual.
The College of Education and Human Development has been ranked #1 for Best Praxis Elementary Education Pass Rate in Nevada! 95% of our students passed the Praxis on their first try. Nationally speaking, less than half of test takers pass on their first attempt, with a first-time pass rate of 46%.
In the Northwest, the College is also ranked #2 in research expenditures.
In the Intermountain, the College is also ranked #3 in research expenditures.
In the West, the College is also ranked #4 in research expenditures.
Among land-grant universities, the College is also ranked #19 in research expenditures.