Golden State Today

The School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis has once again achieved the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings for professional and graduate programs, maintaining its position as the leading institution for veterinary medicine in the nation. This consistent ranking aligns with its position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, released in the previous month.

The U.S. News & World Report updated its rankings for several disciplines in the 2025 edition of the Best Graduate Schools. The School of Medicine at UC Davis is noted for its excellence in primary care training, placing 17th for graduates practicing primary care and being recognized as one of the top institutions for medical research. Additionally, their public health specialty is ranked 27th among all schools.

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing's master's degree program is placed 19th among public schools and 30th nationally, evaluated among 146 programs surveyed from nearly 700 accredited nursing schools. Its physician assistant program ranks 35th nationally.

UC Davis's College of Engineering is rated 19th among public universities and 34th among both private and public institutions, with particular strengths in biological/agricultural, civil, and environmental engineering. The college's public university rankings for these disciplines are the third, tied for 13th, and tied for 15th, respectively.

In addition, the School of Education is tied for 30th among public universities and 40th among all 258 institutions. The Graduate School of Management's Full-Time MBA program ranks 32nd among public universities and 65th overall, with the Part-Time MBA operating in Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area tied for 29th and 42nd places, respectively, among 241 schools surveyed.

Furthermore, the College of Letters and Science holds several disciplines in top positions nationally, including psychology (tied for 14th), English (tied for 21st), economics (tied for 24th), political science (25th), history (tied for 25th), and sociology (tied for 36th).

U.S. News ranks disciplines using a variety of metrics, based on expert opinions and statistical data assessing academic excellence, student success, and faculty achievements. The rankings information is accessible via the U.S. News and World Report website.

UC Davis holds a prestigious reputation acknowledged in third-party assessments, continually emphasizing rankings that reflect its core mission and values focused on public service, equity, and social mobility. Prospective students and their families are encouraged to consider a range of factors, including campus visits and discussions with advisors, in their college selection process.