Programs in College of Nursing and College of Health Sciences reinforce commitment to academic excellence through 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report rankings
Rush University is highlighted once again as a top academic institution after U.S. News & World Report released its latest Best Graduate Schools rankings.
This year’s rankings feature programs from across Rush University’s College of Nursing and College of Health Sciences. Both continue to prove to be leaders in health care education with multiple programs ranked in the top five and top ten.
“I am extremely proud and impressed by the quality of all of our programs within Rush University,” says Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, president and chief academic officer, Rush University and chief clinical and academic officer and senior vice president, Rush University System for Health. “The success of these programs as represented in these rankings is notable but is also the product of the extraordinary commitment of our faculty, staff and students. Their commitment to a lifelong journey of learning and improving the health of our patients and communities through research and training the next generation of health care leaders will have a profound impact on Rush University and its success now and in the future.”
The College of Nursing remains one of the top ranked nursing schools in the country. All six of the traditionally ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) tracks are in the top five nationally and No. 1 in Illinois.
The rankings are as follows:
- DNP Leadership (No. 2)
- Adult Gerontology, Primary Care (No. 2)
- Pediatric, Primary Care (No. 2)
- Psychiatric Mental Health (No. 3)
- Adult Gerontology, Acute Care (No. 3)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (No. 4)
The Generalist Entry Master’s program was also ranked as the No. 34 program in the country and No. 2 in Illinois. The nurse anesthesia program was ranked No. 26 in the peer-only ranking.
“I am immensely proud that the college continues to be recognized for the exceptional strength of our educational programs," says Christine Kennedy, PhD, RN, FAAN, John L. and Helen Kellogg Dean of Rush University College of Nursing. "As the top DNP nursing program in the state and top five in all ranked specialties nationwide, we continue to provide the best educational training for nurses seeking to advance their careers and looking to make an impact in health care.”
College of Health Sciences programs see top rankings
This year, the College of Health Sciences saw four programs ranked by U.S. News, including one program in the top five and one in the top 10. This year’s rankings showed that CHS continues to be a leader in the health care management education through its Health Systems Management (HSM) Program.
The CHS programs ranked this year were:
- Health Systems Management (No. 5)
- Audiology-Doctorate (No. 9)
- Occupational Therapy (No. 18)
- Speech-Language Pathology (No. 28)
“Though all of our programs cannot be ranked, for the programs that are, we are grateful to be recognized by our peers nationally,” says Jason Turner, PhD, MAE, interim dean, College of Health Sciences. “Across the College of Health Sciences, we continue to strive for success measured by our outstanding curriculums, our student outcomes, the success of our graduates, and our dedicated faculty and staff. As we approach another graduation, it also brings us pride to welcome the next group of colleagues into health care.”
Rush Medical College recognized in research category
Along with the university’s nursing and health sciences programs, Rush Medical College was also recognized by U.S. News for its research. This year, the medical college moved up to tier 2 in the U.S. News research rankings category.
About Rush University
Rush University is a health science university that is integral to Rush University System for Health, an academic health system that includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. The system integrates outstanding patient care, education, innovative research and community partnerships.
Rush University is known for its high-quality health care education, supportive learning environment, commitment to community and forward-looking education approach through its teacher-practitioner model.