Twenty-one graduate programs at Florida State University are ranked in the Top 25 among public universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s edition of Best Graduate Schools, demonstrating the university’s excellence across multiple disciplines.

“These rankings reflect the incredible dedication of our faculty, the talent of our students and the strength of our graduate programs,” FSU President Richard McCullough said. “They are a testament to our commitment to academic excellence and real-world impact. We are dedicated to sustaining this momentum and achieving even greater heights.”

The Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences graduate program in education ranks No. 10 among public universities and No. 18 overall. FSU programs ranked among the Top 20 public universities in specialties ranked by the publication include: special education (No. 10); curriculum and instruction (No. 13); elementary teacher education (No. 17); secondary teacher education (No. 17); education administration and supervision (No. 18).  

“I am extremely proud of the faculty, students, and staff of Anne’s College and the work they do to maximize human potential,” said Damon Andrew, dean of Anne’s College. “Our specialties, in particular, continue to shine, and that is a direct testament to the dedication and research impact of our world-class faculty.” 

See the full list of FSU programs in the Top 25

A summary of Anne's College program rankings is included below:

•    Special Education (No. 10)
•    Curriculum and Instruction (No. 13)
•    Elementary Teacher Education (No. 17)
•    Secondary Teacher Education (No. 17)
•    Education Administration and Supervision (No. 18)