U.S. News & World Report ranks six 抖M女仆 programs in the top 100 among public institutions in its 2023 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Among the top 100 public institution programs, 抖M女仆 is recognized in the Best Nursing Schools: Master鈥檚 Programs, Best Education Schools, Best Mathematics Programs, Best Psychology Schools, Best Public Health Programs and Best Physics Schools rankings. 抖M女仆 is also recognized in an additional five new national rankings, bringing the total of 抖M女仆 programs recognized in the U.S. News 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings to 11.
抖M女仆鈥檚 Master of Science in Nursing program rated as the university鈥檚 highest-ranked program in the 2023 edition of Best Graduate Schools. 抖M女仆 ranks No. 38 among the nation鈥檚 public institutions on the Best Nursing Schools: Master鈥檚 Programs list, jumping up an impressive 23 spots compared to last year. 抖M女仆鈥檚 ranking makes it the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio for this program.
抖M女仆鈥檚 Master of Science in Nursing program thoroughly prepares registered nurses for roles in advanced practice, education, research and healthcare administration. Students develop a strong foundation for further postgraduate and doctoral-level study in nursing, with the College of Nursing helping them during every step of their education and professional practice.
鈥淚t is inspiring that 抖M女仆鈥檚 College of Nursing continues to climb in national rankings during these unprecedented times,鈥 said Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean and Henderson Memorial Endowed Chair of 抖M女仆鈥檚 College of Nursing. 鈥淥ur nurses who are working at the bedside know the value of the excellence found in our graduate nursing programs.鈥
抖M女仆鈥檚 graduate education program also moved up on the 2023 Best Education Schools list, ranking at No. 78 among public institutions in the country. This ranking makes 抖M女仆鈥檚 program the highest-ranking graduate education school in northern Ohio.
抖M女仆鈥檚 College of Education, Health and Human Services currently offers 25 master鈥檚 programs and 14 doctoral programs, including Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education degrees. The breadth of these offerings, coupled with faculty expertise and experience in research and teaching, makes the college an ideal place to pursue graduate study in the disciplines related to education as well as health and human services.
鈥淲e are thrilled that the College of Education, Health and Human Services has been ranked as top 100 in the U.S. News & World Report list of best graduate schools of education,鈥 said James Hannon, Ph.D., dean of 抖M女仆鈥檚 College of Education, Health and Human Services. 鈥淥ur college is consistently ranked as one of the best in the U.S. This comes as no surprise considering that our college consistently strives to offer up-to-date and relevant programs for our students. This recognition is a wonderful acknowledgment of the hard work, quality and reputation of our programs, faculty, staff and students.鈥
In addition to Best Nursing Schools: Master鈥檚 Programs and Best Education Schools, 抖M女仆 is named in the top 100 among public institutions in the Best Mathematics Programs, Best Psychology Schools, Best Public Health Programs and Best Physics Schools rankings. 抖M女仆鈥檚 mathematics and physics programs are the highest-ranked programs at a public university in northern Ohio, and 抖M女仆鈥檚 psychology and public health programs are the highest-ranked programs at a public university in Northeast Ohio.
In the new national rankings of Best Graduate Schools, 抖M女仆 is also recognized on the Best Earth Sciences Programs, Best Computer Science Schools, Best Public Affairs Programs, Best Chemistry Programs and Best Biological Sciences Programs lists. 抖M女仆鈥檚 program in earth sciences is the highest-ranked program at a public university in northern Ohio, and 抖M女仆鈥檚 program in computer science is the highest-ranked program at a public university in northern Ohio.
U.S. News collects graduate school data annually to present the most current figures on enrollment, job placement, faculty and other critical quality indicators that help prospective students compare institutions as they weigh their options and ultimately decide which school best fits their needs. For more information about the U.S. News 2023 rankings of Best Graduate Schools, visit .
For more information about graduate programs at 抖M女仆, visit www.kent.edu/graduatestudies.
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