Once again, the University of Washington’s graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
While we celebrate the success and impact of the programs recognized by U.S. News – and many applicants use these rankings to help them select schools and discover potential areas of study – we also recognize that rankings are only one measure of success for higher education. Other measures, such as positive community impact, a student experience where all belong and opportunities to address health inequity in clinical practice, are difficult to quantify yet no less important.
The UW School of Nursing held the No. 2 overall ranking among public institutions offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Our pediatric primary care nurse practitioner program ranked No. 5 and nurse midwifery ranked No. 6 among disciplines ranked by peer academic leaders. Nursing programs at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma were also among the top 10 public institutions offering a master’s degree.
Our rankings are simply a singular manifestation of our school’s broader and deeper excellence, which includes rigorous and inclusive research, education and practice every single day. Our excellence is made possible only by the hard work of our community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. Each is committed to innovation, health equity and access and the public good. We credit our most recent rankings to their efforts and eagerly anticipate the bright future of nursing education to come.
The UW School of Nursing is dedicated to advancing nursing science and practice through generating knowledge and educating future leaders. Our drive to advance and provide innovative healthcare, along with our committed faculty, staff, students and supporters, makes us a leading program.
Learn more about U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools ranking methodology.