US News & World Report: Mason has 10 graduate programs in the top 30 nationally

George Mason University has 10 graduate programs in the top 30 public institutions, according to the latest US News & World Report rankingsreflecting the university’s reputation for innovation and its ability to make a significant impact on the national stage.

The list is conducted by the Homeland Security Program in the Schar School of Politics and Government, which is ranked No. 5 among public institutions and among all universities nationally. This is the sixth consecutive year that the program has ranked in the top 10. Also in the top 30 are four other programs from the Schar school, three from College of Public Healthspecial education program in College of Education and Human Developmentand the industrial engineering program of the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Overall, Mason has 14 programs in the top 50 public universities and 10 in the top 50 of all universities nationally. Several other programs have made significant gains.

I take great pride that Masons graduate programs are of exceptional quality, well-respected while providing areas of study that enhance our students’ academic success and help them achieve their career aspirations, Provost Marc Ginsberg said. The recognition given by US News & World Report affirms that Mason is a leading university that thrives locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Mason, Virginia’s largest, most diverse and innovative university, awarded the most graduate degrees of any public four-year institution in the Commonwealth in the 2021 academic year- 22, including 24% of all master’s degrees, according to the Virginia State Council of Higher Education.

The profile of Schar schools continues to grow

Five Schar School programs are in the top 30 of public institutions and the top 50 of all national universities.

In addition to homeland security, there’s nonprofit management (#9 among public, #13 overall); public finance (18, 24); public policy analysis (21, 34); and the Global Public Affairs Program (27, tied with Virginia Commonwealth, 39).

Homeland security, nonprofit management, and public finance also rank highest in Virginia. And the nonprofit management program saw its rankings move up 14 places among public institutions and 19 among all universities.

These rankings are a recognition of our high quality academic programs. Dean of the Schar School Mark J. Rozell said. In a highly competitive market, we continue to rank among the best in higher professional education.

On the rise

A strong performance from Virginia’s premier College of Public Health includes the Health Care Administration program (17th among public institutions and 32nd nationally, tied with Georgetown); the Master of Science in Nursing program (21, 38); and the Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program (28, 39), which saw its ranking among audiences increase by 10 places and its overall national ranking improve by 13. Commonwealth of Virginia.

As Virginia’s premier public health college, our graduates are now even better positioned to lead public health initiatives and continue to advance health and well-being for all, said College Dean Melissa J. Perry. of public health. All of our graduate programs provide interdisciplinary public health training, research, and practice that empowers our graduates to innovate public health and health care for their communities.

The College of Education and Human Development’s special education program is ranked 17th among public institutions and 19th nationally.

Masons College of Engineering and Computing also showed strength. Its industrial engineering program is ranked 25th among audiences (tied with the University of Virginia) and 34th nationally. Computer science came in at 38th among audiences and 65th nationally, and computer engineering climbed six places to No. 38 among audiences and 11 places to No. 64 nationally, tied with George Washington University.

The School of Business’ part-time MBA program is ranked 40th among public institutions (tied with the College of William and Mary) and climbed two places to No. 65 nationally.

Other big drivers include engineering (53rd among audiences and up 10 spots to 82nd nationally); mathematics (56th among audiences and up 24 places in 91st nationally; and physics (72nd among audiences and up 19 places in 113th nationally).

new masons Division of Graduate Studiesa major academic affairs unit within the Provost’s Office, will elevate higher education at the university by increasing the global impact of its students and graduate programs, fostering a collaborative culture of academic excellence, and contributing to productivity of research and development manpower appropriate to an establishment R1.

US News announced on April 19, 2023 that the rankings of medical and law schools would be released at a later date.