VCU news

By Pamela DiSalvo Lepley
Division of University Relations

The Virginia Commonwealth University graduate schools of the Arts, Social Work, Education and Nursing are ranked among the nation's best in the latest survey by U.S. News and World Report of "America's Best Graduate Schools."  In addition, two programs are ranked no. 1 in the country – Nurse Anesthesia and Sculpture.

The VCU School of the Arts is ranked 6^th, the School of Social Work is ranked 14^th; the School of Nursing is ranked 47^th and the School of Education is ranked 49^th with teacher preparation listed in the top 50.

Other VCU graduate programs ranked among the best in the nation are: Graphic Design, 4th; Painting and Drawing, 10th; Health Care Management, 4th; Rehabilitation Counseling, 13th; and Women's Health, 18th.

"We're pleased that these rankings of our graduate programs correspond to other national and international rankings that recognize Virginia Commonwealth University as a top institution," said VCU President Eugene P. Trani. "They reinforce the world-class reputation of our faculty and students."

VCU graduate schools carrying over previous rankings are: School of Pharmacy, 21^st and School of Dentistry, 13^th.  VCU graduate programs carrying over previous rankings are: Occupational Therapy, 15^th; Physical Therapy, 25^th; Community Health, 18^th; Clinical Psychology, 68^th; Creative Writing, 50^th; Public Affairs, 65^th and Psychology (Research) (Ph.D.), 151^st. 

The U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Graduate Schools" rankings are available online at www.usnews.com.