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In the 2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News and World Report has ranked four University of Delaware Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration graduate programs among the best in the nation.
“I am so delighted to see the terrific work of the Biden School community recognized by our peer institutions. Every day, Biden School faculty, staff and students strive to make the world a better place through engaged public service, education and outreach, and research that illuminates public problems and points to solutions," said Amy Ellen Schwartz, Dean of the Biden School.
- Public finance and budgeting, 14 (up from 24)
- Nonprofit management, 23
- Public management and leadership, 23 (up from 32)
- Public affairs schools, 28 (up from 29)
The preceding list only includes subject areas evaluated in this year's edition; other UD graduate programs have been ranked in previous years. Overall, 22 UD graduate programs were ranked among the best in the nation, including 10 in the top 50. More than half of the UD programs increased their rankings this year.
“It is gratifying that UD's excellent graduate programs continue to be recognized on a national platform, reflecting the hard work, expertise and commitment of our distinguished faculty and dedicated staff members," said President Dennis Assanis. “As we strengthen and expand these and other academic programs, it is our students who truly benefit the most from their UD experience long after they have earned their degrees."
The full listing of UD graduate programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report, including UD's No. 1 program in physical therapy, is available on the Institutional Research and Effectiveness Rankings webpage. Please note the programs and specialties used by U.S. News might vary slightly from the names of degree programs used by UD.
Read the full University of Delaware announcement on UDaily.
