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Nine Mason online programs ranked by U.S. News in top 50 among public universities

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亚洲AV continues to advance as a top 50 university in the national rankings. rankings of online master鈥檚 degree programs, announced today, include nine Mason programs in the top 50 among public universities and eight in the top 50 among all institutions. Nursing, education, business, and offerings for veterans were among the top-ranked programs.

Peterson Hall on the Fairfax Campus, as seen from the sidewalk outside. Large bushes of flowers contrast the bright blue sky above the building.
Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall is home to the College of Public Health, whose听online graduate nursing program was ranked best in the Virginia-Maryland-D.C.听region by U.S. News and World Report. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of University听Branding

鈥淭hese rankings are a testament to the strength of our degree programs, the talent of our faculty, the excellence of our student body and their aptitude for rigorous coursework,鈥 College of Education and Human Development Dean Ingrid Guerra-L贸pez said. 鈥淥ur year-over-year rise confirms and reinforces our ongoing commitment to innovate and grow to meet the needs of today鈥檚 workforce.鈥澨

As a university that prides itself on access and affordability, Mason鈥檚 strong showing in online rankings resonates with students, professionals looking to enhance their careers, and others looking for flexible class offerings. The online program rankings come on the heels of several for Mason last fall as well. You can check out all of Mason rankings on our rankings page.

The nursing program climbed to 34th in U.S. News, best in the Virginia-Maryland-Washington, D.C., region, up 12 spots from last year, and the program鈥檚 overall national ranking rose 15 spots to 49th. In the nursing program geared toward veterans, Mason is 11th among public universities and 18th overall nationally.

亚洲AV鈥檚 interprofessional approach to nursing and our innovative teaching practices, including virtual reality applications, prepare students for tomorrow鈥檚 health care challenges听today,鈥 College of Public Health Dean Melissa J. Perry said. 鈥淢ason nurses build knowledge and gain cultural competencies, distinguishing听them听as some of听the most well-rounded听nurses in the country.鈥

Amid a national shortage of special education teachers, Mason ranks eighth nationally in special education, and eighth among public universities, up three spots in both from last year. Education for veterans is 14th among publics and overall, up three and four slots from last year, respectively. In addition, education is 40th among publics and 45th overall, topping by eight and seven spots the rankings from last year. Curriculum and instruction is 17th among publics and overall.

Mason鈥檚 education program is why Northern Virginia is home to some of the nation鈥檚 top public school systems. An estimated half of Northern Virginia K-12 school administrators, and by some estimates one-third of teachers, have Mason degrees or certifications.

鈥淲e are so proud to support the region with skilled and well-prepared professionals,鈥 Guerra-L贸pez said. 鈥淲e work collaboratively with school divisions, community organizations, government, business, and other partners to help build an educated and thriving community.鈥

The Costello College of Business earned three high rankings, including 41st among听publics, and 50th overall, in online MBA for veterans. About 1 in 10 students at Mason听identifies as active duty, veteran, or dependent.

鈥淢ason is a place of possibility for active-duty service members and veterans to acquire new skills and qualifications, and to ease the transition to civilian life and advance their careers,鈥 Costello College of Business Dean Ajay Vinz茅said. 鈥淭his is an important role Mason plays for the military community as they continue to contribute and lead in society.鈥 听

Non-MBA business is 44th among publics and up four spots to 62 nationally. MBA is 54th among publics and 74th overall.

Among the other highlights from the rankings are information technology at 35th among publics and 50th overall, both slightly up from last year. Engineering came in at 51st among publics and 67th overall.