University of Pittsburgh School of Education
About
Our mission is to ignite learning by preparing you to be the spark who inspires change. Founded in 1910, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education has a long history of improving the world through education. Generations of teachers, school leaders, policy makers, university researchers, clinical scientists, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals, and community leaders all got their start at Pitt Education. More than ever before, the world needs talented educators, innovators, and leaders like you.
About Pitt Education
Pick Your Destination -- And We'll Help You Get There
Consistently ranked among the top graduate schools of education by U.S. News & World Report, the Pitt School of Education offers world-class education programs that ignite learning for all. With over 50 graduate and undergraduate degree programs in education, we are focused on advancing education.
Facts and Rankings
We are proud to offer an education that advances equity in education through our emphasis on experiential learning, community-focused projects, and close interactions with faculty.
| Ranking | Category | Publication |
| No. 1 | Public in Pennsylvania | U.S. News & World Report |
| No.18 | Public in the United States | U.S. News & World Report |
| No. 22 | Educational Psychology | U.S. News & World Report |
| No. 27 | Curriculum and Instruction | U.S. News & World Report |
| No. 27 | All Schools in United States | U.S. News & World Report |
| No. 43 | Best Online Programs | U.S. News & World Report |
Faculty and Students
Faculty
- Full-time faculty: 77
- Full-time faculty with doctorates: 100 percent
- Funded grant research: $32 million in total active grants
Students
- Undergraduate: 409
- Graduate: 554
- Total: 963
Geography
- In-State: 68% from Pennsylvania
- Out-of-State: 32% from other U.S. states
- International: 7% of students international
- Countries Represented: 20 countries
Life in Pittsburgh
Culture. Sports. Art. Parks. Shopping. Dining.
Located in Oakland, the University of Pittsburgh campus is a unique area that also manages to harmonize with Pittsburgh and its other distinct surrounding neighborhoods. Pittsburgh is a fluid town, becoming whatever you want it to be. And the rest of the country has begun to catch on: Pittsburgh was recently ranked by CNBC as the “#1 City to Relocate to in America” and the “Most Livable City in America” by Forbes Magazine.
Our Mission-Vision
We are a school whose mission is rooted in equity, justice, and innovation.
We ignite learning. We strive for well-being for all. We teach. We commit to student, family, and community success. We commit to educational equity. We advocate. We work for justice. We cultivate relationships. We forge engaged partnerships. We collaborate. We learn with and from communities. We innovate and agitate. We pursue and produce knowledge. We research. We disrupt and transform inequitable educational structures. We approach learning as intertwined with health, wellness, and human development. We address how national, global, social, and technological change impacts learning. We shape practice and policy. We teach with and for dignity. We think. We dream. We lead with integrity. We are the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh.
