April 9, 2024
U.S. News & World Report published its rankings for 2024, and Carolina Nursing is ranked eighth among all master’s nursing programs in the country.
“We are immensely proud to be ranked among the nation’s top ten master’s programs in nursing,” said Valerie Howard, dean of the UNC School of Nursing. “These rankings not only reflect our vision to lead the nursing profession and improve lives for the public good, but also serve as a testament to the unwavering dedication and expertise of our exceptional students, faculty and staff. Together, we continue to shape the future of health care in and beyond North Carolina.”
Carolina Nursing is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, innovative research initiatives, and commitment to serving the public good. It is also recognized for its outstanding faculty, who are national and international leaders in their fields.
The School’s reputation for excellence has attracted students from across the country and around the world, and its graduates are among the most sought-after in the nursing profession.
Full rankings are available at the U.S. News and World Report website.
Carolina Nursing’s Top-Ranked Programs
MSN
Overall: tied for 8th
Nursing Administration: 4th
Family Nurse Practitioner: 6th
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: 4th
DNP
Overall: tied for 17th
Family Nurse Practitioner: tied for 6th
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: 3rd
About the UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Established in 1950, the UNC School of Nursing is part of a cutting-edge, research-intensive university with top-ranked schools of medicine, public health, pharmacy, dentistry and social work located just steps away and adjacent to the renowned UNC Hospitals.
A globally top-ranked public school of nursing, Carolina Nursing provides a diverse, energetic and collegial environment for participating in world-class interprofessional education, scientific inquiry and practice opportunities. The school offers BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD degree programs, as well as post-graduate certificate programs.
As a leading provider of bedside nurses and nurse practitioners, educators, researchers and leaders devoted to public health and access, the UNC School of Nursing is uniquely positioned to serve the front lines of the most pressing health care challenges we face today.
For more information, visit nursing.unc.edu.
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