U.S. News & World Report also places online bachelor’s programs among nation’s top 10
New rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report place both the online Master of Science degree and the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialization offered by The Ohio State University College of Nursing within the nation’s top five for 2024.
Ohio State’s online master’s program, which ranks #4 overall (#3 among public institutions) this year, now celebrates a full decade among the top six programs of its kind in the United States. The FNP specialization ranks #2 overall (#1 among public institutions) for the second consecutive year. U.S. News & World Report ranks online master’s programs according to student engagement, faculty credentials and training, services and technologies, student excellence and peer assessment.
“For our online Master of Science program to receive this level of recognition and respect for ten years running speaks to both the quality of instruction and, more importantly, the quality of the people who drive our success,” said Karen Rose, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, dean and professor of the College of Nursing. “I am continually awed and inspired by the students, faculty, staff, alumni, preceptors and partners who answer their calling to care with our college. Our world needs them, and we are honored to support people who aspire to great things in teaching and learning, research and practice.”
U.S. News & World Report also released new rankings for online bachelor’s programs, measuring student engagement, faculty credentials and training, student services and technology and peer assessment. Ohio State’s programs – for which the College of Nursing’s RN to BSN comprises the highest enrollment – ranked #7 in the country, up from #11 last year.
“We are so fortunate to have the ability to offer world-class nursing education in both in-person and virtual environments,” said Rebecca Lorenz, PhD, RN, senior associate dean for academic affairs and educational innovation and associate professor in the College of Nursing. “Flexibility and accessibility are so critically important to allow registered nurses to advance their knowledge, skills and confidence in the name of providing outstanding care at the bedside and outstanding leadership in the healthcare space.”
