Defining Excellence
No matter how you stack it, George Mason University and the College of Public Health are consistently ranked for our affordability, rigorous academic programs, and student satisfaction. After reading about some of our latest rankings, learn more about our degrees and apply today!
George Mason University Rankings
#1 in Virginia for internships
Top 20 for internships
Top 25 for innovation
Top 25 for upward mobility
#7 Master of Health Informatics, 2024
Source: Analytics.org
#2 - Best Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, 2024 (#1 among public institution)
Source: US News
#10 - Best Nursing Schools: Master's, 2024 (#4 among public institutions)
Source: US News
#32 - Health Care Management: Master's, 2024 (#17 among public institutions)
Source: US News
#53 - Public Health Schools: Master's 2024
Source: US News
#67 - Social Work Schools: Master's 2024
Source: US News
#18 - Most Innovative Schools, 2022
Source: US News
#35 – Top Public Colleges, 2022
Source: Forbes
#47 – World's Best Young Universities, 2022
Source: Times Higher Education
#86 – Best Big Colleges in America 2022
Source: Niche
#67 – Top Public School, 2022
Source: US News
#71 – Best Undergraduate Teaching, 2022
Source: US News
#72 – Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value, 2022
Source: Money
#86 – Best Colleges for Veterans, 2022
Source: US News
#91 – America’s Top Colleges List, 2021
Source: Forbes
Global and Community Health
#53 - Public Health Schools: Master's 2024
Source: US News
#1 - Public Health Program in Virginia, 2023
Source: College Factual
#2 - In Virginia for Veterans Studying Public Health, 2023
Source: College Factual
#7 – Best School’s for Community Health and Preventative Medicine, 2023
Source: College Factual
Top 15% of Public Health programs in US for all students, 2021, 3rd year in a row
Source: College Factual
#70 - Best Colleges for Public Health in America, 2022
Source: Niche
#76 - Best Public Health Schools, 2023 (#50 among public institutions)
Source: U.S. News
#201-300 – Global Ranking of Academic Subjects – Public Health, 2021
Source: Shanghai Ranking
Nursing
#2 - Best Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, 2024 (#1 among public institution)
Source: US News
#10 - Best Nursing Schools: Master's, 2024 (#5 among public institutions)
Source: US News
#5 – Best Nursing Schools in Virginia, 2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Source: College Factual
#6 - Best Nursing School for Veterans in Virginia, 2023
Source: College Factual
#13 - Top 25 Best Value DNP Programs in the US, 2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Source: Value Colleges
#38 - Best Nursing Schools: Master's, 2023 (#21 among public institutions)
Source: US News
#40 - Top 50 Best Value PhD Nursing Programs, 2022
PhD in Nursing Program
Source: Value Colleges
#39 - Best Nursing Schools: DNP, 2023 (#28 among public institutions)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Source: US News
#64 - Best Nursing School for Veterans, 2023
Source: College Factual
Health Administration and Policy
#32 - Best Healthcare Management Programs, 2023 (#17 among public institutions)
Master of Health Administration
Source: US News
Top 10% of Health and Medical Administrative Services
Source: College Factual
#24 - Top Master’s in Health Administration, 2021
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Source: Top Master's in Healthcare Administration
Social Work
#67 - Social Work Schools: Master's 2024
Source: US News
#2 Best Schools for Social Work in Virginia, 2023
Source: College Factual
#35 – Best Social Work Degrees, 2022
Bachelor of Social Work
Source: College Choice
#56 - Best Social Work Master’s Degree, 2022
Master of Social Work
Source: College Factual
#79 - Best Social Work Programs, 2023 (#54 among public institutions)
Master of Social Work
Source: U.S. News