Once again, the University of Washington’s graduate and professional degree programs have been widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released late Monday.
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 opportunity to address health inequity in clinical practice, are difficult to quantify and yet, no less important.
This year, the UW School of Nursing held the No. 2 overall ranking for a public school offering a doctor of nursing practice program. Our nurse practitioner (pediatric primary care) program ranked No. 5 and nursing midwifery ranked No. 6 among 12 peer-reviewed disciplines ranked by peer academic leaders. Furthermore, UW School of Nursing Bothell and Tacoma campuses are among the top 10 public institutions that offer 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 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,” said Allison Webel, Interim Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Executive Dean.
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.
Information about U.S. News & World Report’s methodology can be found here.