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No. 1 in the Nation

For the last eight years, the University of Florida College of Education has set the standard for online learning. Once again, UF is ranked No. 1 in the 2023 Best Online Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report.

The college is also top-10 among all specialty areas:

No. 2 – Special Education
No. 3 – Curriculum and Instruction
No. 4 – Instructional Media
No. 6 – Educational Administration

At the undergraduate level, UF earned No. 1 in U.S. News’ Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. Our Bachelor of Arts in Education Sciences establishes a foundation of knowledge allowing graduates to pursue a variety of careers in the field of education.

Top 10 Public Grad School

UF is ranked No. 10 among the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about our online programs, and read the full story about our 2023-2024 Graduate Education Program rankings.

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#10 Grad Education Public Universities - College of Education 2024

$15.1M

Money for newly funded awards

5,041

Online enrollments for the current school year

382

Number of current online course sections

7:5

Ratio of faculty to doctoral students

Creating the Future of Education

Researchers within the newly formed Institute of Advanced Learning Technologies (IALT) are working at the intersection of data mining, computational psychometrics, machine learning and artificial intelligence to dramatically improve learning outcomes and to transform education, in both concept and practice.

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NSF AI Research Institute focusing on STEM learning

The National Science Foundation has selected a team of scientists from the University of Florida and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to lead a $20 million institute to advance artificial intelligence to promote STEM education.

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Advancing the vision of scholarly excellence at UF

Pasha Antonenko, associate professor of educational technology, has been appointed to the UF Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars. This accolade recognizes Antonenko’s dedication to helping integrate cybersecurity education across communities and contexts.

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Working to expand school-based mental health services

Gator Connect, a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, will fund work to expand school-based mental health (SBMH) services and provider retention in Alachua County.

Find out how

Testimonials

“This is the place where you can critically question, implement and practice your knowledge by collaborating with the most passionate faculties who can guide you to become a compassionate, justice and innovative emergent scholar.”

Alice Ahyea Jo

“The Ed.D. cohort allowed me, as a full-time working single parent, the opportunity to acquire world-class theoretical and practical skills that are requisite to successfully advancing a career in higher education. The program provides aspiring college administrators with both the analytical insight and administrative skills that support student success and also contribute to the body of knowledge foundational to excellence in postsecondary educational leadership.”

Judy Bilsky

“Being part of the Unified Education Program was one of the most challenging and exciting seasons of my life and educational career. The program as a whole inspired me as a learner and helped to define me as a teacher.”

Stephanie Dhue

Headlines

Serving students with disabilities, UF’s Google-funded program makes computer science education accessible for all

Google partners with the CSEveryone Center for Computer Science Education to bolster new professional development program.

October 1, 2024/by alaisa

UF College of Education Ascends to No. 8 Among America’s Best Public Graduate Education Schools

The University of Florida has cultivated a tradition of transformation, producing practical solutions to society’s greatest challenges while leaving a legacy of innovation for future generations. Building upon previous achievements, the college continues to ascend the ranks, leaping two spots to No. 8 among public education colleges in the 2024-2025 Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report.

April 8, 2024/by evekung

Author James Patterson Launches Transformational Literacy Classrooms

Bestselling author and literacy champion, James Patterson, is writing the next chapter in his partnership with the University of Florida by expanding access to the James Patterson Literacy Challenge to schools across the state and beyond.

March 27, 2024/by kevincoulson

More than a job.
It’s a passion.

We’re Building a Brighter Future

No. 1 in the Nation

Top 10 Public Grad School

Creating the Future of Education

NSF AI Research Institute focusing on STEM learning

Advancing the vision of scholarly excellence at UF

Working to expand school-based mental health services

Testimonials

Headlines

Serving students with disabilities, UF’s Google-funded program makes computer science education accessible for all

UF College of Education Ascends to No. 8 Among America’s Best Public Graduate Education Schools

Author James Patterson Launches Transformational Literacy Classrooms

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More than a job.It’s a passion.

We’re Building a Brighter Future

No. 1 in the Nation

Top 10 Public Grad School

Creating the Future of Education

NSF AI Research Institute focusing on STEM learning

Advancing the vision of scholarly excellence at UF

Working to expand school-based mental health services

Testimonials

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Resources

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More than a job.
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