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Numerous ����ֱ�� Boulder graduate level programs are among the top 10 of their kind in the United States, according to the U.S. News and World Report rankings released today.

“����ֱ�� Boulder continues to rank among the top institutions nationally for graduate studies, and that couldn’t be accomplished without the exemplary work of our faculty and staff,” said Scott Adler, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs. “We are appreciative of all that they do to support our ongoing commitment to preparing our graduate students to not just succeed but to thrive.”

U.S. News does not update its rankings for every program each year. In the publication’s 2026 issue, ����ֱ�� Boulder maintained previous rankings or took new positions in a number of disciplines.

����ֱ�� Boulder programs ranking in the top 10 nationally include: atomic/molecular/optical physics (4); environmental law (7); geology (7); aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering(8); physical chemistry (8); and clinical psychology (8).

����ֱ�� Boulder’s graduate offerings in the following areas rank in the teens nationally: quantum physics (11); audiology (12); condensed matter physics (13); Earth sciences (14); law schools with the most graduates in public interest law (14); environmental or environmental health engineering (15); chemical engineering (17); and physics (17); and education policy (19).

A full list of ����ֱ�� Boulder graduate rankings is available on the�� (U.S. News College Compass subscription required for full access).��