BCM named Tier 1 medical school for research by U.S. News & World Report

Baylor College of Medicine was recognized as a top institution for medical research, earning Tier 1 status in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Baylor is one of only 16 medical schools in the nation to receive this designation, and one of only two in Texas.

In addition, U.S. News & World Report ranked Baylor’s Graduate School in Biomedical Sciences No. 25 in graduate programs in biological sciences; the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia in the School of Health Professions No. 4 in nursing – anesthesia; and the Physician Assistant Program, also in the School of Health Professions, No. 6 in PA programs nationally.

According to the U.S. News & World Report rankings website, Tier 1 schools are “one step ahead of the pack, propelled by funding, cutting-edge technology and the research done by students and faculty. These schools are prime for those who want to make their mark in the medical field through discovery.”

“Baylor stands among the nation’s leading medical schools known for their research excellence,” said Dr. Paul Klotman, Baylor president, CEO and executive dean. “Be assured that students in Baylor College of Medicine schools and programs will receive top-notch preparation and learn from faculty who are authorities in their specialties.”

Schools were evaluated on faculty resources and the academic achievements of entering students, and research-oriented institutions were measured on research productivity. Read more here about the methodology.

In February, the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research announced its listing of grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. In 2024, Baylor College of Medicine faculty successfully competed for more than $319 million in funding from the NIH. Baylor is ranked 20th among the nation’s medical schools in funding from the NIH, and the College is ranked first in Texas dating back to 2001, the first year for Blue Ridge data.