The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) and Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) programs have been ranked No. 25 and No. 26, respectively, by U.S. News & World Report among the 2026 Best Nursing Schools.
“Our D.N.P. has risen a tremendous 15 spots in the 2026 rankings. Now at a historic high point, our D.N.P. program is No. 11 nationwide among private schools, tied with NYU,” said Dean Hudson Santos. “Our Master of Science in Nursing program rose one spot, making it a top-10 private school-based program. These optimal rankings reflect ongoing clinical and research excellence, outstanding faculty dedication to evidence-based pedagogy, and a relentless focus on preparing advanced practice nurses to be transformational leaders for the next era in health care.”
The school offers advanced concentrations in family, acute care, and primary care nursing; post-master’s certificates in psychiatric mental health nursing and oncology nursing; and the state’s only Master of Science in Leadership/D.N.P. dual degree program. U.S. News has ranked the school’s three-year B.S.N. to D.N.P. Nurse Anesthesia Track No. 49 nationwide for 2026. This competitive anesthesia program, along with the M.S.N. and D.N.P. programs previously mentioned, continues to be No. 1 in South Florida overall and No. 1 among Florida’s private nursing schools.
Through the ongoing, annual collection of graduate school data – including figures
on enrollment, job attainment, faculty and other critical quality indicators – U.S. News
provides the essential information that helps prospective students make informed
decisions.
“The 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings are designed to provide those pursuing an
advanced degree with a wealth of data to inform their academic choices and to help
them as they evaluate their post-college choices,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D.,
managing editor for Education at U.S. News. “Achieving a top rank signifies a
program demonstrates strong performance across key metrics – from faculty
resources and research activity to graduate employment and student selectivity –
which ultimately serves those seeking the best possible graduate education.”
About University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS)
SONHS offers world-class accredited programs in nursing, the health sciences, and public health with a focus on transformational leadership, community engagement, interdisciplinary health research, and innovative experiential learning. Visit our Academics web pages to learn more about our nationally ranked degree programs from the undergraduate to doctoral levels. Students gain unparalleled hands-on experience at our health partner sites throughout South Florida and abroad, as well as on campus in our cutting-edge S.H.A.R.E. Simulation Hospital Advancing Research & Education®. Email SONHS@miami.edu or call 305-284-3666 for more information.
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