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The College of Public Health is pleased to announce that five of the College’s graduate programs continue to be ranked within the top 100 of their discipline, as recognized in the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate programs. Three programs—Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)—are in the top 50 of their respective disciplines.
“As the first and only College of Public Health in Virginia, our graduates are now even better positioned to lead public health initiatives and continue to advance health and well-being for all,” said Melissa J. Perry, Sc.D., MHS, Dean of the College of Public Health. “All of our graduate programs provide interdisciplinary public health education, research, and practice that allows our graduates to innovate public health and health care for their communities.”
Based on the 2024 rankings, the DNP rose 13 spots to #39 and the MHA rose one spot to #32. The MSN ranked at #38 and the MPH ranked at #76. Based on the most recent U.S. News rankings data available, the Master of Social Work maintains its ranking at #79.
At numbers 17, 21, 28, and 50, respectively, the MHA, MSN, DNP, and MPH programs rank in the top 50 of among public institutions. The MSW ranks at number 54 among public institutions.
The College of Public Health transitioned from the College of Health and Human Services in November 2022. The College offers 13 graduate degrees and six graduate certificate programs. Learn more about the College of Public Health.