University of Rochester - Warner School of Education

What University of Rochester - Warner School of Education does

The Warner School of Education is a graduate school within the University of Rochester (a private R1 research university founded in 1850, with the Warner School itself established in 1958). It offers 11 master's, 7 doctoral, and 14 certificate programs serving prospective and practicing educators, education researchers, and school-district leaders. The school also operates the Warner Center for Professional Development and Education Reform, which delivers consulting and professional development to K-12 districts including partnerships with the Rochester City School District, Newark, and Rush-Henrietta, as well as multiple BOCES networks.

The school is primarily tuition-funded through graduate enrollment, with additional revenue from federal grants (NSF and U.S. Department of Education, exceeding $5.7M cumulatively in recent cycles) and from contracted professional development services to school districts. In 2024-25 the school disbursed approximately $6.9M in financial aid to students, and its programs include emerging offerings in generative AI for educators, computer science teacher preparation, and a combined 4+1 bachelor's-to-master's pathway. The school is currently led by interim dean Melissa Sturge-Apple and is ranked in the Top 100 of U.S. graduate education programs.

Operationally, the school runs on the University of Rochester's shared research and administrative infrastructure, which provides access to R1-level research resources, cross-university partnerships (including with RIT), and accreditation pathways that support federal grant eligibility. Its competitive positioning rests on brand reputation, federal grant access, and an ecosystem of district partners rather than proprietary technology or product revenue.

Name

University of Rochester - Warner School of Education

Legal name

Warner School of Education | University of Rochester

Website

https://warner.rochester.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Warner School of Education is a graduate school within the University of Rochester offering master's, doctoral, and certificate programs for educators, alongside federally funded research and K-12 district professional development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAFAB

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

SECONDARYEDAHAFAJ

School Counseling & Student Support Services Preparation Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

SECONDARYEDAHAFAE

Curriculum & Instruction / Instructional Design Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

SECONDARYEDAHAFAK

Educational Psychology & Learning Sciences Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

SECONDARYEDADAJAL

Professional Development / CPD Requirement Administration for Licensure

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Teacher Certification, Licensing & Professional Standards Boards

Keywords

• Graduate education
• Teacher preparation
• Education research
• Professional development
• Higher education degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Graduate education programs generate revenue through tuition and fees charged to enrolled students in master's, doctoral, and certificate programs.
2. NSF Grants: Research grants from National Science Foundation including the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program ($1.2 million over 5 years) supporting STEM teacher training with full-tuition scholarships.
3. Financial Support to Students: In 2024-25, the school awarded $6.9 million in financial support to students through scholarships, assistantships, and other financial aid programs.
4. Alumni Giving and Donations: Philanthropic support from alumni and supporters including Mary Ellen Burris's historic gifts that established the school's first endowed deanship, two professorships, and an endowed scholarship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Warner School of Education sells graduate-level academic programs (master's, doctoral, and advanced certificate) in teaching, leadership, counseling, and human development, along with applied research and paid professional development services delivered to school districts and educational organizations through the Center for Professional Development and Education Reform.

Product overview

The Warner School of Education & Human Development is a graduate school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The core offerings include 11 master's programs, 7 doctoral programs (PhD and EdD), and 14 advanced certificate programs across education, counseling, and human development disciplines. Teaching programs span specialty areas including elementary education, early childhood, English language arts, world languages, mathematics, science, social studies, disabilities and inclusion, reading and literacies, TESOL, and computer science. Specialized programs include the AI for Educators certificate, Teacher Residency Programs, and the 4+1 accelerated master's pathway. The school also operates research centers (Center for Professional Development and Education Reform, Center for Urban Education Success) providing professional development, coaching, and program evaluation services. Student support services include writing support, quantitative consulting, career services, and various affinity groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master's Degree Programs in Education Eleven master's degree programs spanning teaching, leadership, counseling, and human development for aspiring and current education professionals.
• Doctoral Degree Programs in Education Seven doctoral programs preparing students for research-intensive academic and senior leadership roles in education.
• Advanced Certificate Programs Fourteen advanced certificates for educators seeking specialized credentials, including an Artificial Intelligence for Educators certificate.
• Teacher Residency Program Graduate teacher preparation pathway combining university coursework with a yearlong clinical teaching residency in partner schools.
• 4+1 Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Pathway Pathway allowing University of Rochester undergraduates to complete a bachelor's and master's degree in five years.
• Online Education Programs Selected graduate and certificate programs delivered online for working professionals seeking flexible, asynchronous access.
• Center for Professional Development and Education Reform Services Consulting, coaching, and program evaluation services delivered to school districts and educational organizations for teacher development and education reform.
• Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program NSF-funded scholarship program supporting STEM undergraduates and graduates to become K-12 teachers through the Warner School.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared to tackle today's challenges and drive meaningful change in education and human development fields
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• University of Rochester Computer Science DepartmentcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Collaboration with Zhen Bai from Computer Science Department on the NSF Noyce project for computer science teacher preparation, implementing NY State Computer Science & Digital Fluency Learning Standards.
• Rochester Institute of Technology - Golisano College of Computing and Information SciencescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Collaboration with Sharon Mason from RIT's Golisano College on the Noyce project to prepare computer science teachers for K-12 schools with focus on equity and culturally responsive practices.
• Rochester City School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partner in Project CELLS (Western New York Collaboration for English Language Learner Success), a $1.95 million U.S. Department of Education funded project to increase qualified TESOL-certified teachers and provide professional development to K-12 teachers, counselors and administrators.
• Mid-West Regional Bilingual Education Resource NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Collaborative partner in Project CELLS providing regional support for English Language Learner education initiatives and professional development programs.
• Monroe 2-Orleans, Wayne-Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Educational partnership in Project CELLS for ELL teacher certification and professional development across multiple BOCES regions in New York State.
• Newark Central School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner district receiving professional learning and coaching support from Center for Professional Development and Education Reform. Krista Lewis, assistant superintendent, reports exceptional engagement and improved student problem-solving outcomes.
• Rush-Henrietta Central School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner district for equity work with Center for Professional Development and Education Reform. Supported by Nerlande Anselme and Diane Wynne on district-wide equity and inclusion initiatives for past three years.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Rochester Warner School of Education: Anchor company — included for reference. Graduate school of education at a private R1 university offering master's, doctoral, certificate programs in education, counseling, and human development, with research centers for district partnerships.
• Bank Street College of Education: Independent graduate school of education in NYC focused on teacher preparation, educational leadership, and child life, with strong district partnerships — directly comparable in mission and program mix to Warner.
• NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development: Major research university's graduate school offering master's, doctoral, and certificate programs across education, counseling, and human development with applied research centers — closely parallel in structure to Warner.
• Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development: Private Jesuit university's graduate school offering EdD/PhD, master's, and certificate programs in teaching, leadership, and human development with applied research centers — direct comparable in scale and mission.
• Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development: Top-ranked private university's graduate education college offering master's, doctoral, and certificate programs with major research centers and district engagement — comparable in portfolio breadth and research intensity.
• Relay Graduate School of Education: Mission-driven graduate school of education focused on teacher preparation and educational leadership with strong district partnerships — directly comparable in teacher training and district engagement focus.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education: Major public R1 university's graduate education school offering master's, doctoral, and certificate programs in teaching, leadership, and human development with research centers — comparable portfolio at larger public-university scale.

Broad incumbents

• University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Elite Ivy League graduate school of education offering master's, doctoral, and certificate programs with extensive research enterprise — broader brand reach but materially overlapping program portfolio.
• Teachers College, Columbia University: Affiliated graduate school of Columbia offering the broadest portfolio of education, health, and psychology graduate programs — top-tier brand comparable to Warner in core offerings but at much larger scale.

Others

• Teach for America: Nonprofit teacher preparation program partnering with universities for certification — adjacent, alternative pathway for teacher credentialing that competes for the same candidate pool as Warner's residency programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NortheastNoyce
• Facebookfacebook.com/NortheastNoyceNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warnereducation
• Instagraminstagram.com/northeastnoyce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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