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. 17*
among public graduate schools of education in the nation.
The Neag School offers 22 degree programs,
including its specialty program in special education ranked in the top 20 nationally.*
306
undergraduate students
822
graduate students
1,128
total students
More than
$414,619
in financial support
to Neag School
undergraduate and graduate students
from 2020 to 2021
Current Neag School students come from
37 states/territories and 22 countries
$43M Neag School endowment value
151
bachelor’s degrees awarded
453
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 $16M
in new research grants
70
new grant awards
Neag School Faculty
78
faculty, including
2 endowed chairs and
5 named professors
210
faculty presentations and
227
faculty publications
More than 300
media mentions across
more than 170
outlets worldwide
