Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Master’s Programs Recognized Among Top Programs in U.S.
Last Updated on March 02, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Originally published March 02, 2021
By UC Staff
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Communications
EL PASO, Texas — A pair of graduate programs at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ are among the top 5 in the nation, while a handful of others are also recognized in rankings published by Intelligent.com, an online publication that touts a lifelong commitment to continuous improvement.
Multiple graduate degree programs were featured by the student-focused comprehensive research guide, which is based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and post-graduate employment.
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ has been recognized for the following degree programs:
- Master's in Public Health, ranked
- Master's in Creative Writing Degree Programs, ranked
- Master's in Sports Medicine Degree Programs, ranked
- Master's in Curriculum And instruction Degree Programs, ranked
- Master's in Construction Management Degree Programs, ranked
- Master's in English Language Learning Degree Programs, ranked
- Master's in K-12 Education Degree Programs, ranked
“The continued growth of graduate education helps makes Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ a successful and forward-thinking, comprehensive public research institution,” said Stephen Crites, Ph.D., dean of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Graduate School. “We always strive to be a national higher education leader that also provides an exceptional and affordable education to the community we serve. This recognition is another indication that what we do at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ works.”
The 2020 Intelligent.com rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment, and third-party evaluations.
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving institutions in the country, with a student body that is 83% Hispanic. It enrolls nearly 25,000 students in 166 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in 10 colleges and schools. With more than $106 million in total annual research expenditures, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is among the top 5% of universities in the country for research, and sixth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities.
