George Mason University's Doctor of Nursing program is ranked number one among public universities by U.S. News & World Report's graduate program rankings, and the law school is ranked in the top three in the Washington, Maryland, and Virginia region.
George Mason University’s nursing program has risen to the top of U.S. News and World Report’s graduate program rankings, positioning it to meet the state’s growing workforce demand for highly skilled, career-ready healthcare talent.
Mason's Doctor of Nursing Practice program ranked first among public universities (up 27 places from last year) and second in the nation (up 37 places). The Master of Science in Nursing program ranked fourth among public universities (up 17 places) and 10th in the nation (up 28 places).
The Master of Public Health program also rose 23 spots to 53rd nationally among all institutions and 35th nationally among public institutions. Social Work programs ranked 47th among public institutions, and Health Systems Administration ranked 17th among public institutions and 32nd nationally. Mason University is home to Virginia's first College of Public Health.
“At Mason University, we are focused on fostering excellence and innovation in public health education, research and practice,” said School of Public Health Dean Melissa Perry. “As Virginia's pioneering school of public health, we are setting the standard for interprofessional education in this critical field. Our programs are designed to equip the next generation of health professionals with the knowledge and skills to address the complex health challenges of our time.”
Overall this year, Mason's graduate programs have 21 rankings in the top 50 among public universities and 14 in the top 50 among universities nationwide. (All U.S. News graduate program rankings, including past years, can be found here.)
The Antonin Scalia School of Law's law program rose to #11 among public schools and #28 among law schools nationwide, placing it #3 among law schools in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. The part-time program ranked #2 among public law schools nationwide.
“The law school has been ranked 28th, the highest in the school's history,” said Scalia Law Dean Ken Randall, “and our part-time J.D. program remains in the top five nationally. Despite being a relatively new institution, Scalia ranks third among 16 law schools in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, behind only the University of Virginia and Georgetown University.”
The College of Education and Human Development's special education programs also rose in the rankings, coming in at 16th among public institutions (up one place) and 17th among all institutions (up two places).
“We are very proud of our special education programs,” said Dean Ingrid Guerra Lopez. “This recognition affirms our commitment to excellence, innovation, and the belief that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the world. It is a testament to our faculty and students who work tirelessly to push boundaries and inspire change.”
The Shah School of Policy and Government is ranked 4th nationally and among public universities in Homeland Security. The school is ranked 39th nationally and 26th among public universities in Public Policy, 10th among public universities (13th nationally) in Nonprofit Management, 33rd nationally and 24th among public universities in Public Management and Leadership, and 31st nationally and 17th among public universities in Public Policy Analysis.
“These rankings are a testament to the high quality of the Schar School's academic programs and cutting-edge research,” said Schar School Dean Mark Rozelle. “Our continued growth in rankings is consistent with the value proposition Schar offers students and job seekers in the Washington, DC, area: direct access to the expertise of leaders, newsmakers, policy advocates and our incredible faculty.”
“Mason University invests heavily in graduate education, and the latest U.S. News rankings reflect our commitment to excellence and reaffirm the quality and hard work of our faculty, students and staff,” said Interim President Ken Walsh. “We are proud to be recognized for our teaching and learning, and for the impact of the research and scholarship these programs produce.”
In 2022, Mason launched a graduate department, expanded student support services, created a dedicated Graduate Success Center and increased graduate funding for programs. New professional development programs, such as the Accelerate to Industry program, Graduate Student Career Conference, the Communication Academy's four-part performance workshop series and the SkillCraft Series for Graduate Education through the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning, provide students with a roadmap that combines academic learning with job-ready skills.
U.S. News announced on April 8 that it would postpone the release of its engineering school rankings, clinical psychology program rankings, and medical school rankings.
The complete rankings, released on Tuesday, April 9, can be found on the U.S. News and World Report website.
Mason University students enjoy a spring afternoon on the shores of Mason Pond. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University Branding
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