GW Nursing Ranked #8 by U.S. News & World Report


January 24, 2023

USNWR Online Rankings 2023

For the sixth straight year, GW Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing program was ranked in the top 10 of the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs. Notably, we were ranked #8 overall, #3 for Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for veterans, #4 for nursing administration, and #7 for family nurse practitioner.  

The GW Nursing experience has allowed our students from around the country to learn in productive and innovative ways. Our talented faculty deliver top-tier online learning experiences for our M.S.N., D.N.P., Ph.D., and RN to B.S.N., as well as pre-requisites and certificate programs. The success of our students reflects the high quality and rigor of their learning experience at GW Nursing. 

The high rank of our Master of Science in Nursing program is a strong testimony to the outstanding work of our talented and innovative faculty and staff, and our world-class Online Learning and Instructional Technology team. At GW Nursing, we continually look for ways to improve our students’ learning experience with new technologies, such as voice threads and virtual reality. The production value, attention to proven pedagogy and adherence to ongoing training and certification are the reasons GW Nursing continues to excel in online learning. 

These rankings take into consideration faculty credentials, student engagement, student support services, and peer evaluations from deans and directors of competing schools of nursing. GW Nursing’s steady rankings in the U.S. News top 10 reflect its ongoing investment in student services, academic technologies, faculty and infrastructure improvements. And it demonstrates our determination to strive for excellence. Raise High!