The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin has long been recognized as a leader in education and health by U.S. News and World Report. We are currently ranked as #4 among public institutions and #6 Best Education School overall.
Our commitment to bridging research to practice and preparing educators, researchers, and leaders to respond to pressing challenges in education and health is evident through our five academic departments and 10 research centers that are focused on health, education, and sport. Additionally, we have 14 offices that provide support to our faculty, staff, and students, and we are also proud to be the home of the University of Texas High School, the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes and The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk.
Established in 1891
5 Departments
8 Research Centers and Institutes
37 Research Labs
2026 US News & World Report Graduate School Rankings
Kinesiology and Health Education ranked by the National Academy of Kinesiology.

Excellence
In Education

Student Profile 2026
3,461
Total Students
2,713
Undergraduates
748
Graduate Students
College-wide Student Demographics, 2026
Institutional Reporting, Research and Information Systems
Gender (all students)

Female
Male
Race and Ethnicity (all students)

White
Hispanic/Latino
Asian/Asian American
Not Reported
Black/African American
Two or more, excluding Hispanic
Undergraduate Student Majors

Kinesiology and Health
Education
Graduate Students by Department

Educational Leadership and Policy
Curriculum and Instruction
Kinesiology and Health Education
Special Education
Educational Psychology
Faculty Profile 2026
219 faculty members
101 tenured/tenure-track
118 professional track
Faculty Gender

Female (66.2%)
Male (33.8%)
Faculty Race and Ethnicity

White (56.7%)
Hispanic/Latino (19.5%)
Asian/Asian American (10.2%)
Black/African American (9.8%)
International (3.7%)


