Category: Graduate Students
Top ranked graduate programs
April 08, 2026 Written by CAS Communication Staff | Photo by Evan Krape
U.S. News & World Report list includes CAS degrees
Two graduate programs in the University of Delaware’s College of Arts and Sciences are ranked in the top 50 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
The criminology program in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is listed at No. 18 (out of 42). The department offers both master’s and doctoral degrees, which focus on systematic training in theory and research methodology, as well as teaching.
The clinical psychology program in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences ranks No. 49 (out of 245). The department offers a master’s of clinical psychological science as well as a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Both programs are designed to translate research into clinical practice. Clinical science students and faculty collaborate with UD’s Institute for Community Mental Health, which brings the latest evidence-based practices directly to the surrounding community.
Additional CAS program rankings
Other CAS programs ranked in the top 100 include:
- Chemistry, 51
- Physics, 62
- Psychology, 62
- English, 72
- History, 75
- Sociology, 76
- Mathematics, 84
- Political Science, 87
This year’s rankings reflect UD’s continued national recognition across a wide range of graduate programs, including two which ranked in the top 10 in their discipline: Physical Therapy (No. 1) and Chemical Engineering (No. 7). Nearly one-third of UD’s previously ranked programs and schools improved their position over the past year. Read this UDaily story for more information about the University’s overall programs.
