A top U.S. public graduate school of education

1,105 students

24,000+ alumni worldwide

The Neag School of Education stands out as a major contributor to instructional and research excellence at the University of Connecticut, one of the nation’s top public universities.

With academic departments dedicated to educational leadership, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction, the Neag School offers programs in such areas as school psychology; sport management; higher education and student affairs; counseling; and teacher and administrator preparation.

According to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the Neag School ranks among the top 30 public graduate schools of education in the nation. In addition, three of its graduate programs are nationally ranked: the Special Education program is tied at No. 18; Educational Administration programs are tied at No. 28; and the Curriculum and Instruction programs are tied at No. 34.

Featured Neag News

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The Costs and Benefits of Year-Round Schooling
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Neag School of Education Hosts “Why Teach, Why Now” Contest for Early College Experience Students
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Official UConn Neag School of Education Merchandise on Sale Now

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Neag School Graduate Programs Continue to Be Ranked Among the Best in the Nation

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Neag School Graduate Students Publish Third Issue of Education Research Journal

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