RUSH University has again been recognized as a top institution in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings. The rankings highlighted a variety of programs across the university’s colleges. Most notably, RUSH College of Nursing has continued to be seen as a leader after being ranked as one of the top nursing schools in the country.
“RUSH University continues to provide a highly sought-after learning environment for our students, and I am extremely proud of what they have achieved,” says Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, president, RUSH University. “I want to thank Dr. Larry Goodman, Dr. Christine Kennedy and all of our leaders at the university who have established a standard of excellence in education in the health sciences.”
RUSH College of Nursing again attained impressive rankings, further solidifying its renowned status for delivering exceptional nursing education on a national scale. All five ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice tracks are among the top three nationwide in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings released on April 9. RUSH also ranks No. 1 among nursing programs in Illinois.
“We are very proud to have the strengths of our doctoral tracks recognized once again by U.S. News & World Report,” says Christine Kennedy, PhD, RN, the John L. and Helen Kellogg Dean, College of Nursing and interim provost for RUSH University. “These strong rankings demonstrate our commitment to academic excellence in the preparation of the next generation of nursing leaders who will advance health care.”
The College of Nursing ranked in the top three in five categories:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (No. 2)
- Adult Gerontology, Primary Care (No. 2)
- Psychiatric Mental Health (No. 2)
- DNP Leadership (No. 3)
- Adult Gerontology, Acute Care (No. 3)
The College of Nursing also ranked No. 6 in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree category.
College of Health Sciences
Three College of Health Sciences disciplines were recently ranked by U.S. News this year:
- Audiology-Doctorate (No. 9)
- Occupational Therapy (No. 19)
- Speech-Language Pathology (No. 29)
“Everyone at CHS is excited and proud to see our programs gain recognition for providing an excellent education to RUSH University students,” says Jason Turner, PhD, MAE, interim dean, College of Health Sciences. “Our goal is always to foster a learning environment where the next generation of health care professionals can succeed and these rankings help affirm that commitment.”
RUSH University continues to be a place students choose to receive a top-quality education and gain invaluable experience in a nationally recognized clinical setting.
“These rankings recognize our continued goals to make RUSH University a critical member of RUSH and our mission to advance the educational opportunities, research advancement, patient care and the well-being of the communities we serve in Chicagoland and beyond,” Higgins says.