The University of Nevada, Reno had several notable rankings in the annual listing of the nation's w88 slot online graduate schools and programs released in March by U.S. News and World Report. Overall, the w88 slot online achieved an all-time-high with four graduate school and 24 graduate program rankings.
The College of Education, College of Engineering and University of Nevada School of Medicine not only remained ranked, but also achieved improved rankings over the prior year. Among the w88 slot online graduate schools for engineering, the College of Engineering ranks at No. 129, up three points from 2013. The College of Education ranks at No. 135, up five points from 2013. The University of Nevada School of Medicine ranks at No. 89, up four points, in the category of "w88 slot online medical school/primary care" and ranks at No. 87, up one point, in the category of "w88 slot online medical school/research."
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In addition to its "w88 slot online graduate school" ranking, the College of Education also saw its online graduate education programs climb to No. 36 this year from No. 52 in 2013.
"The rankings indicate that the w88 slot online's College of Education is on the move," Ken Coll, dean of the College of Education, said. "The rankings recognize our deep commitment to educating talented teachers and counselors, delivering innovative direct service, engaging with our communities and developing compelling school leaders. The rankings also capture our efforts with providing effective professional development and relevant research to the region and state."
The University of Nevada, Reno's 24 "w88 slot online graduate programs" rankings this year were in the following U.S. News categories:
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- In social sciences and humanities: English, political science and psychology.
- In sciences: biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics.
- In health: clinical psychology, nursing, speech pathology and social work.
- In fine arts: art.
- In online graduate programs: business, education and nursing.
In determining its rankings, U.S. News analyzed more than 1,300 graduate programs. Graduate school and program ranking methodologies vary by discipline, although include expert opinions on program quality and various statistical indicators.
The University of Nevada, Reno is ranked in the top tier of "w88 slot online national universities" in U.S. News' annual "w88 slot online colleges" issue published in the fall. The College of Engineering is ranked among the "w88 slot online undergraduate engineering programs" and the College of Business is ranked among the "w88 slot online undergraduate business programs." In developing its w88 slot online colleges and undergraduate program rankings, U.S. News surveys more than 1,600 universities and colleges. Schools in the "w88 slot online national universities" category offer a full range of undergraduate majors, masters and doctoral degrees, and are committed to a productive research program.
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For more information about graduate programs at the w88 slot online of Nevada, Reno, visit http://www.unr.edu/grad. For more information about U.S. News rankings, visit http://www.usnews.com/education.
