Rankings

Online MSN program ranks number 49 nationally, 34 among public universities, and 18 for veterans

Multiple national college rankings released in recent weeks have placed George Mason University among America’s top 50 public universities, top 100 among all public and private institutions, and Virginia’s No. 1 public university for social mobility.

Three programs—Master of Health Administration, Master of Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice—are in the top 50 of their respective disciplines. 

George Mason University is among the top 10 most diverse and innovative public universities in the country, as well as top 10 in undergraduate cybersecurity, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2023 Best Colleges List” rankings.

BSN program moves up to 93 nationally and 70 among public universities. 

Two College programs rank in the Top 50 and Master of Social Work program rose 17 spots.

George Mason Univerity's programs are well-respected and continue to rise in rankings and reputation. We are very pleased by and proud of the recognition our programs have received and the experience our students have.

The College of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce that five of the College’s graduate programs are ranked within the top 100 of their discipline, as recognized in the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate programs. Two programs, the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), rank within the top 50 in their respective discipline and two programs – the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the MSN rose in their respective rankings by more than 20 percent.