# 2025 College Rankings: Montclair’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best ![college student at computer](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-03/homepage-news-item-template-copy%20%283%29.jpg?h=db656dba&itok=bv7xAGEi) U.S. News & World Report has released its [**2025 Best Graduate Schools**](https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools) rankings, and Montclair State University programs are once again ranked among the best in the nation. The Montclair programs that participate in the annual survey include Education, Public Health, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and the University’s Part-Time MBA program. ## Highlights from the 2025 Best Graduate Programs Rankings: - Montclair’s graduate education specialization in [**Elementary Teacher Education**](/academics/programs/ba-elementary-education "Elementary Education") ranked No. 21 in the nation - Montclair’s [**Doctor of Audiology**](/academics/programs/aud-audiology "Audiology") and [**Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology**](/academics/programs/ma-speech-language-pathology "Speech Language Pathology") programs, in a new addition to the annual rankings, ranked No. 61 and No. 105 (and second in N.J.), respectively - The institution’s overall **graduate programs in Education** ranked No. 108 overall and second in N.J. - The University’s [**Master of Public Health**](/academics/programs/mph-public-health "Public Health") ranked No. 168 overall - Montclair’s **Part-Time MBA program** ranked No. 197, up ten spots from last year’s rankings ## Montclair’s Graduate Offerings Montclair offers [**116 master’s and eight doctoral programs**](https://www.montclair.edu/academics/program-finder?viewsreference%5Bcompressed%5D=eJxlkMEKgzAMht8lZw9jkw36KmOUbo1dII1So0PEd1-LqLAdcvjy_UkgM3inDswMLoUhoigYGZgrYIq0g5IybtA2TY-76lzAtMEbnd9oqQDFPRm9zXElCT2Y-6NMpHzH5iKdrE5d3gzSeoRfRz6b61-bnYRXyZt84bANIXsrLhaxwkj4OQIJR-qplXXv5Xyr6yzXJClG65HLM07LFyoLYpM&search=&level%5B31%5D=31&type%5B338%5D=338) across a range of disciplines in its 13 colleges and schools. “Our graduate programs prepare students to enter the next phase of their careers with the skills needed to thrive in their chosen fields,” says Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Junius Gonzales. “These rankings are the latest indication that Montclair’s stature as a comprehensive research university with cutting-edge programs continues to ascend.” ## Are You A… **Prospective Student?** [**Take the first step toward applying to become a Red Hawk.**](https://www.montclair.edu/graduate/) **Journalist?** Contact the [**Media Relations team**](/offices-departments-centers/media-relations "Media Relations") for assets or to schedule an interview about this topic. Published April 11, 2025 Type [Press Release](/news-media/news-stories?type%5B73%5D=73) Topic - [Education](/news-media/news-stories?topic%5B80%5D=80) - [Health](/news-media/news-stories?topic%5B81%5D=81) School or College [College for Education and Engaged Learning](/news-media/news-stories?school%5B591%5D=591) ## Contact the Media Relations Team [Media Relations](/offices-departments-centers/media-relations) The Media Relations Office is the official source of information for Montclair State University and is the primary point of contact for members of the media requesting institutional information and/or interviews with faculty, staff and administration. - Elyse Toribio - - Telephone [973-655-4334](tel:973-655-4334) - Andrew Mees - - Telephone [973-655-3101](tel:973-655-3101) ## More News & Stories - ![Pediatric patient sitting in dentist chair with Dr. Suffiyah Webb posing next to him ](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-10/Dr.%20Suffiyah%20Webb.jpeg?h=c7683b14&itok=LuXHWJDZ) Student Outcomes [ From Montclair's Health Careers Program to Hometown Pediatric Dentist](/news-media/news-stories/alumni-voices-montclairs-health-careers-program-hometown-pediatric-dentist) October 5, 2026 - ![A photo of Cole Hall at Montclair State University.](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-09/Cole-Hall-082326_262_Around_Campus_Summer-LAROSA.jpg?h=926d89e9&itok=U6pJ2Ln5) Press Release [ Montclair State University Researchers Among First to Study AI's Impact on Character Development of Middle Schoolers](/news-media/news-stories/new-study-ais-impact-youth-character-development) September 8, 2026 - ![Building on campus in summertime.](/sites/default/files/styles/750x500/public/2026-09/082326_262_Around_Campus_Summer-LAROSA.jpg?h=e1bddc72&itok=rRvG9ATr) Front Page News [ 2026 College Rankings: Montclair Ranked No.1 Public School in New Jersey in New Washington Monthly Rankings](/news-media/news-stories/2026-college-rankings-montclair-ranked-no1-public-school-new-jersey-new-washington-monthly-rankings) September 3, 2026 [All News & Stories](/news-media/news-stories)