The LBJ School moved up from the #8 spot and secured new specialty rankings.
AUSTIN, Texas, March 30, 2021 — The LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin ranks No. 7 in graduate public affairs schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's (USNWR) 2022 edition of "Best Graduate Schools," released Tuesday morning.
The LBJ School gained overall, moving up from the No. 8 spot in the 2021 rankings. The LBJ School remains the #1 public policy graduate school in Texas.
The school also made gains in specialty areas, moving up one spot to rank #15 in Public Management and Leadership and securing new rankings in Environmental Policy and Management (#14) and Public Finance and Budgeting (#25).
U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings are among the most widely regarded ratings in higher education.
The LBJ School’s rankings include:
RANKINGS 2022
- Overall: #7 (previously #8)
- Environmental Policy and Management: #14
- International Global Policy and Administration: #10
- Nonprofit Management: #23
- Public Finance and Budgeting: #25
- Public Management and Leadership: #15
- Public Policy Analysis: #18
- Social Policy: #21
The rankings of public affairs programs are based solely on peer assessment survey results. In fall 2020 and early 2021, U.S. News surveyed deans, directors and department chairs representing 285 master's programs in public affairs and administration. The lists of schools, individuals surveyed and specialty areas evaluated were provided by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) and by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). More on USNWR's rankings methodology.
Getting into grad school as a #FirstGen college student — especially a top ranked one — feels like a dream. I'm proud to be here and in continuous awe of those with whom I get to work. https://t.co/rgXY7vNtqW
— Jordan Cooley (@jrcooley_) March 31, 2021
Never thought I would be able to study at this amazing university. As a child with a single parent, a #FirstGen college student, and an Asian international student, I’m so excited for all the great things to come at LBJ! https://t.co/2BLpYd5E9l
— Nina Nomura (@nina_nomura) March 31, 2021
Proud to be an alumni https://t.co/XUwkxpZmNt
— Sara Wadud (@SaraWadud) March 31, 2021
I came to the LBJ School because I felt it would help me grow the most. It's a process every day, but I'm happy to be here with such a talented and kind student body and faculty. Hook 'Em https://t.co/bp4uud8uIP
— Sergio Plaza III (@SPlazaIII) March 31, 2021
Hook Em! Proud grad! https://t.co/epCCdgQxjX
— Jasmine Ayres (@Ayres4Columbus) March 30, 2021
Proud to be at @TheLBJSchool https://t.co/6xaqgXoQr1
— Kat (@KathlinaBrady) March 30, 2021
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— Kat (@KathlinaBrady) March 30, 2021
— Charlotte Gorman (@charagorman) March 30, 2021
#Hookem https://t.co/cfsaRgToBh
— Celso Baez, III (@cbaez3) March 30, 2021
Proud to be an alumni https://t.co/Q5gQRiVQp7
— Kat Sisler (@kgsisler) March 30, 2021
— Hanna (@hanna_munin) March 30, 2021
#Hookem! https://t.co/o9WFftD7rW
— Steven Pedigo (@iamstevenpedigo) March 30, 2021
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— Nick Barracca (@NBarracca) March 30, 2021
Proud to be part of one of the best policy programs in the country #HookEm https://t.co/6drfhZcGrs
— Igor C. Magalhães (@Igor_C_Mag) March 30, 2021
It's an honor to be part of #LBJSchool as it continues to be one of the top public affairs graduate programs in the nation. https://t.co/RqHcpacBzc
— Ruth Wasem (@rewasem) March 30, 2021
Proud LBJer here
— Emma Israel (@em_israel1) March 30, 2021
hook em https://t.co/GHWDOqkhUZ
Great news from @usnews & shout out to #environment and #nonprofit scholars and students! A good time to be a longhorn! #HookEm https://t.co/hRSagaqbAU
— Patrick Bixler (@rpbixler) March 30, 2021
So proud to be a part of one of the nation's consistently top ranked Public Policy program. What starts here changes the world - Hook'em! https://t.co/76uoGfTTUa
— Victoria DeFrancesco (@DrVMDS) March 30, 2021
Happy to see @TheLBJSchool ranked so high and honored that the work we are doing @csrdut contributes to this ranking. https://t.co/TgV1lmmOYH
— Dr. Peniel E. Joseph (@PenielJoseph) March 30, 2021
This is huge news!! Congrats @TheLBJSchool https://t.co/KGtdxboGPE
— Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation (@LBJFoundation) March 30, 2021
We're so proud to call @TheLBJSchool a neighbor and partner! https://t.co/Ec1LLOeQpC pic.twitter.com/ExJPk585QJ
— LBJ Library (@LBJLibrary) March 30, 2021
Proud to be part of this amazing school. What starts here really does change the world! Congrats, @TheLBJSchool ! https://t.co/DJ43eKml8l
— Michele Deitch (@mydeitch) March 30, 2021
Another excellent ranking for my graduate school! Congrats @TheLBJSchool https://t.co/crLU39kqoi
— Fiona Mazurenko (@FionaMazurenko) March 30, 2021
About the LBJ School of Public Affairs
The LBJ School, ranked No. 7 in the nation among graduate public affairs schools, makes a difference, not only within the walls of academia, but also in the public and social dialogue of the world. Contributing viable solutions to society is the LBJ School's legacy and its benchmark. Its effectiveness in channeling the purpose and passion of students into professional careers is evident in the success of more than 4,500 graduates who are the living legacy of President Johnson's bold and fearless action. The University of Texas at Austin is home to the LBJ School. For more, visit lbj.utexas.edu.