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8 UNO Programs Listed Among Nation's Best in 2025 U.S. News Grad School Rankings

Criminology, Public Administration, Speech-Language Pathology, Part-time MBA, and Social Work programs ranked in the top 100.

  • published: 2025/04/08
  • contact: Sam Peshek - Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email: unonews@unomaha.edu
Durango, UNO's mascot, celebrates with a graduate student during UNO’s December 2024 commencement ceremony

Durango, UNO's mascot, celebrates with a graduate student during UNO’s December 2024 commencement ceremony. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, UNO Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is home to some of the nation’s top graduate programs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings.


➡️ What’s new: Eight programs across five colleges appeared in this year’s rankings, including five that ranked in the top 100.


🏆 The rankings:

  • #13: Criminology

  • #34: Public Administration

  • #74: Speech-Language Pathology

  • #80: Part-time MBA

  • #95: Social Work

  • #165: Psychology

  • #174: Computer Science

  • #203: Biological Sciences


💡 Why it matters: This year’s graduate program rankings come on the heels of two major rankings announcements this academic year:

  • In January, five UNO programs earned top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs ranking, with two programs ranking in the top 10 nationally.

  • In November, Military Times named UNO the best public university in the nation for veterans.


🔎 Zoom in:

  • UNO offers 90 graduate programs at the master’s, specialist, doctoral, and graduate certificate level.

  • According to a U.S. News & World Report announcement, this year’s rankings emphasize the results an education can bring and equips future graduate students “with the information and tools they need to make informed decisions in today's competitive academic landscape.”


🎤 What they’re saying:

  • Phil He, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: “These national recognitions are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and impact of our faculty and staff. Their commitment to academic excellence and student success continues to advance UNO’s mission of lifelong learning and workforce development—making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and the communities we serve.”

  • Juan Casas, Ph.D., Dean of the UNO Office of Graduate Studies: “The number of graduate programs across our campus that are continuously recognized among the nation’s best is a real point of pride for the university. We offer world class training in a supportive, student-centered environment that prepares students well for meeting their professional goals and addressing the challenges of today’s world.”


🌎 The big picture: UNO’s continued rise in national rankings underscores a universitywide commitment to academic excellence, lifelong learning, workforce development, and community impact.


⚡️ What’s next: Visit the Office of Graduate Studies website to request information, apply to enroll in a program, or schedule a visit.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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