{"id":7478,"date":"2026-04-07T23:06:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/george-mason-university-college-of-public-health-earns-national-recognition-in-u-s-news-graduate-programs-george-mason-university\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:06:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:06:45","slug":"george-mason-university-college-of-public-health-earns-national-recognition-in-u-s-news-graduate-programs-george-mason-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/george-mason-university-college-of-public-health-earns-national-recognition-in-u-s-news-graduate-programs-george-mason-university\/","title":{"rendered":"George Mason University College of Public Health Earns National Recognition in U.S. News Graduate Programs – George Mason University"},"content":{"rendered":"

The College of Public Health at George Mason University has earned national recognition across multiple disciplines in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, highlighting the college\u2019s commitment to expanding access to high-quality interprofessional education.<\/span> <\/span>
The college rose five spots in Public Health Schools and is now ranked #63, among the Top 40 public institutions nationally, and #1 in Virginia.<\/span> <\/span>
Additional program rankings include:<\/span> <\/span>
Master of Science in Nursing<\/span><\/a> (MSN): Ranked #18 nationally, placing it among the Top 20 <\/span>master\u2019s<\/span> programs in the country, and #1 in Virginia.<\/span> <\/span>
Doctor of Nursing Practice<\/span><\/a> (DNP): Ranked #33 nationally, placing it among the Top 40 DNP programs, and #1 in Virginia.<\/span> <\/span>
Master of Health Administration<\/span><\/a> (MHA): Ranked #35 nationally, placing it among the Top 40 programs nationally, Top 25 public institutions, and #2 in Virginia.<\/span> <\/span>
Public Health School: Ranked #63 nationally, #1 in Virginia (tied), and #2 among public programs in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region (tied). <\/span> <\/span>
\u201cRankings are a reflection of what makes our College of Public Health distinctive\u2014expanding access to excellence,\u201d said Dean <\/span>Melissa J. Perry<\/span><\/a>, ScD, MHS, MBA. \u201cOur national rankings demonstrate that students do not have to choose between opportunity and quality. At George Mason, we are committed to preparing a diverse, workforce-ready generation of public health and health care leaders by delivering programs that remain accessible, innovative, and deeply connected to the communities we serve.\u201d<\/span> <\/span>
These rankings reflect continued momentum across the college\u2019s academic programs and reinforce its leadership in preparing graduates to meet critical workforce needs in healthcare, public health, and health <\/span>systems<\/span> leadership.<\/span> <\/span>
George Mason was named a \u201cHigh-Access, High-Earnings\u201d university by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation.  With a strong emphasis on upward mobility, accessibility, innovation, and real-world impact, the College of Public Health continues to attract students seeking rigorous, nationally recognized programs that are closely aligned with today\u2019s most pressing public health challenges.<\/span> <\/span>
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