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UW-Madison Tops 2026 Rankings with 20 Programs in Top 10

4/8/2026

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison earned top marks in the 2026 U.S. News ranking, with nearly 20 graduate programs in the Top 10.
The UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health earned Tier 1 status for primary care, ranking among the top 16.
The UW-Madison School of Education remained No. 1 for the third consecutive year.
UW-Madison ranked first in educational psychology and rehabilitation counseling, and second in elementary teacher education.

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison earned top marks in the 2026 U.S. News ranking, with nearly 20 graduate programs in the Top 10.
The UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health earned Tier 1 status for primary care, ranking among the top 16.
The UW-Madison School of Education remained No. 1 for the third consecutive year.
UW-Madison ranked first in educational psychology and rehabilitation counseling, and second in elementary teacher education.