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 leading public higher education institutions. 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.
The Neag School is tied at No. 24*
among public graduate schools of education in the nation.
The Neag School offers 22 degree programs,
including the following specialty programs which are nationally ranked:*
Special Education - No. 13 (tie)
Educational Psychology - No. 23
Educational Administration - No. 25 (tie)
Curriculum and Instruction - No. 28 (tie)
336
undergraduate students
655
graduate students
991
total students
More than
$578,624
in financial support
to Neag School
undergraduate and graduate students
in 2023-2024
Neag School students come from
38 states/territories and 26 countries
$41M Neag School endowment value
176
bachelor’s degrees awarded
343
graduate degrees and
certificates awarded
24,000+
alumni worldwide
Neag School Mission
The Neag School’s mission is to improve educational and social systems to be more effective, equitable, and just for all. We develop educators, professionals, and scholars; conduct rigorous and relevant research; and engage in reciprocal and responsible partnerships with students, practitioners, policymakers, and community members in Connecticut and around the world.
Neag School Research
More than $20.5M
in awarded grant funding
19
new grant awards
Neag School Faculty
78
faculty, including
2 endowed chairs and
4 named professors
301
faculty presentations and
219
faculty publications
More than 170
media mentions across
more than 70
outlets worldwide
