College of Education and Human Development - University of Minnesota

What College of Education and Human Development - University of Minnesota does

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is a constituent academic college of the University of Minnesota, a public land-grant research university. CEHD delivers 10 undergraduate majors across four themes (Education, Business, Wellness/Health, and Social Sciences) and 30+ graduate degree programs spanning MEd, MA, MS, MSW, and PhD levels in fields such as educational psychology, kinesiology, curriculum and instruction, family social science, and organizational leadership. The college serves a diverse student body that includes 41% first-generation students and international students from 150+ countries, with over 1,000 students participating in the 2025 commencement ceremony.

CEHD operates 25 research centers and institutes, including the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, the Institute of Child Development, and the Research Methodology Consulting Center. Original faculty research is integrated into all graduate programs. Notable educational initiatives include Coaching HER (powered by Nike), which addresses gender biases in sport settings, and federal TRIO programs (Student Support Services, McNair Scholars, Upward Bound) supporting first-generation and Pell-eligible students, which posted outcomes including 96% of TRIO SSS students meeting or exceeding a 2.0 GPA, 95% persistence rate, and 71% six-year graduation rate.

Revenue is generated through tuition and fees, federal grants (including a U.S. Department of Education continuation grant for 2026-31), sponsored research from agencies such as NIH and foundations (including a UNESCO Research Chair partnership), alumni giving, and professional development offerings. Distribution occurs through the University of Minnesota's admissions infrastructure, international student services, and UMN system-wide programs serving Crookston and Morris campuses. CEHD is ranked 15th among public universities (24th overall) for graduate education by U.S. News & World Report (2025) and 21st globally by Shanghai Ranking (2024).

Name

College of Education and Human Development - University of Minnesota

Legal name

College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

Website

https://cehd.umn.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The College of Education and Human Development is a public university college within the University of Minnesota offering 10 undergraduate majors and 30+ graduate degree programs in education, kinesiology, psychology, and social sciences, supported by 25 research centers and serving a student body that includes 41% first-generation students.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational Psychology & Learning Sciences Programs (EDAHAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE), Professional Development / CPD Requirement Administration for Licensure (EDADAJAL), Education & Training (Teaching/Instructional Design) Certifications (EDAAANAM)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Teacher education
• Graduate degree programs
• Educational research
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis, MN

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including in-state and out-of-state students, international students, and professional/continuing education programs.
2. Federal Grants: Department of Education grants including TRIO Student Support Services continuation grant (2026-31) supporting first-generation college students.
3. Research Grants: Sponsored research funding from federal agencies (NIH, Department of Education), foundations, and international organizations including UNESCO.
4. Alumni Giving: Charitable contributions from alumni and supporters through the Giving to CEHD program, supporting scholarships, programs, and institutional priorities.
5. Professional Development: Continuing education programs, teacher licensure, and professional development offerings for educators and practitioners.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEHD delivers academic degrees, teacher licensure, and research training across undergraduate and graduate levels in education, human development, kinesiology, and social sciences. It runs 10 undergraduate majors, 30+ graduate programs, 25 research centers/institutes, federal TRIO student support programs, teacher preparation pathways, and outreach initiatives such as the LEAD Conference and Coaching HER. Products are consumed by individual students, with revenues drawn from tuition, federal grants, and alumni giving.

Product overview

CEHD is a college within the University of Minnesota offering undergraduate and graduate academic programs, research centers, and student support services. The college provides 10 undergraduate majors within four themes (Education, Business, Wellness/Health, and Social Sciences) and 30+ graduate degree programs across multiple departments including Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, Family Social Science, Kinesiology, and Organizational Leadership. The institution operates 25 research centers and institutes, offers TRIO programs (McNair Scholars, Upward Bound, Student Support Services), career services, academic advising, and hosts the annual LEAD Conference. CEHD also publishes the CEHD Connect Magazine and maintains various international initiatives through its Global Programs.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRIO Student Support Services: Federal grant program supporting Pell-eligible, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities
• TRIO McNair Scholars
• TRIO Upward Bound
• LEAD Conference
• Coaching HER

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of TRIO SSS students meet or exceed 2.0 GPA, 95% persist each academic year, 71% graduate within six years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• K.Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University (ARU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026International Center for the Development of Research Competencies launched in collaboration with K.Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University in Kazakhstan to support international research development.
• UNESCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2025UNESCO Research Chair awarded to Professor Joan DeJaeghere titled 'Education, Gender Equity, and Wellbeing'. Four-year partnership supporting UNESCO's work in education with focus on Africa and gender equality. Includes public seminars, research workshops with graduate students and faculty, research papers, and UNESCO events participation.
• CHRIST (Deemed to be University), BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2025International partner in UNESCO Chair collaboration focused on education, gender equity, and wellbeing research.
• University of the Western CapecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2025International partner in UNESCO Chair collaboration focused on education, gender equity, and wellbeing research.
• University of the Free State, South AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2025International partner in UNESCO Chair collaboration focused on education, gender equity, and wellbeing research.
• WomenWincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025Global testing support partner for Coaching HER® menstrual health modules in sport, working with organizations including Moving the Goalposts (Kenya), Right to Dream (Ghana), Berlin Football Federation (Germany), and WE United Project (Nepal). Tucker Center led US-based testing.
• Fulbright Scholar ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence program bringing Thomas Timothy Mtonga (Zambia) to study inclusive education for 2025-26 academic year. One of 25 Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence teaching at U.S. institutions.
• NikeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Coaching HER® powered by Nike - groundbreaking educational initiative to address gender biases and stereotypes in sport settings. Includes learning modules on menstrual health, creating period-friendly environments, and inclusive coaching practices.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education: UW-Madison's School of Education is a Big Ten regional peer with comparable graduate programs, teacher preparation, and educational psychology research. Both compete for Midwest students and faculty.
• Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development: Vanderbilt's Peabody College is the most directly comparable peer — same college name structure ('Education and Human Development'), comprehensive graduate and undergraduate programs in education, human development, and psychology. Both compete in U.S. News rankings of top education schools.
• NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development: NYU Steinhardt is a directly comparable peer with the same 'Culture, Education, and Human Development' framing, offering graduate programs in teaching, psychology, and human development. Both compete for graduate student enrollment.
• UCLA School of Education and Information Studies: UCLA's education school is a top public-university peer with similar scope: graduate programs in education, psychology, and information studies, plus teacher licensure. Direct competitor for ranking among public universities and for California/Midwest students.
• Michigan State University College of Education: Michigan State's College of Education is a Big Ten peer with similar scale and scope: large undergraduate and graduate programs in education, kinesiology, and human development. CEHD department chair LeAnne Johnson earned her BA from MSU's special education program.
• University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education: University of Michigan's School of Education is another Big Ten peer with similar graduate and undergraduate programs, teacher preparation, and educational research. Direct ranking competitor to CEHD among public universities.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Graduate School of Education: Stanford's education school is a top-tier peer offering graduate degrees and research in education policy, learning sciences, and teacher preparation. CEHD competes with Stanford GSE for ranking, faculty, and research funding.
• Harvard Graduate School of Education: Harvard's graduate school of education is the most prestigious peer to CEHD, offering similar teacher preparation, educational research, and policy programs at the highest ranking tier. CEHD competes with Harvard GSE for top faculty, graduate students, and research prestige.
• University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Penn GSE is an Ivy League peer with comparable graduate programs in education, leadership, and human development. Competes with CEHD in policy, leadership, and counseling program rankings.
• Teachers College, Columbia University: Columbia's Teachers College is one of the oldest and most prominent education graduate schools in the U.S., with extensive graduate programs in psychology, education, and health — directly comparable to CEHD's 30+ graduate programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cehd_umn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFakeTBD3/users
• Facebookfacebook.com/CEHD.UMN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cehd
• Instagraminstagram.com/cehd_umn

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