Two nursing programs at MGH Institute of Health Professions received high marks from U.S. News & World Report in its new rankings that were released today.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the top program in Boston, while the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is ranked third in Massachusetts, according to the publication.

The DNP moved up two positions nationally to 67th since its last ranking. 

The MSN program moved up eight positions nationally and is now tied for 61st. 

“Our jump of eight spots nationally in the master’s programs in nursing, coupled with the number one ranking in Boston for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, underscores the momentum for excellence here at the MGH Institute,” said Dr. Ken White, dean of the School of Nursing and president of the American Academy of Nursing. “The U.S. News recognition affirms our programs are among the best in the country—made possible by the accomplishments of our exceptional faculty, students, and alumni as well as our academic and practice partnerships with Mass General Brigham and other clinical teaching sites in New England. Our nursing programs continue to raise the bar on a 150-year tradition of preparing the next generation of nursing leaders, and the U.S. News rankings reflect that.”

When the nation’s private institutions are measured, the MGH Institute is home to two Top 25 programs: No. 19 for its Doctor of Nursing Practice and No. 25 for the Master of Science in Nursing. 

From a regional perspective among private schools, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is No. 1 in New England while the Master of Science in Nursing program ranks No. 2 in Massachusetts and No. 3 in New England.

The MGH Institute is the graduate school of health professions education for Mass General Brigham, New England’s largest healthcare system.

Last September, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was ranked 58th, making it the third highest in New England in the first year U.S. News ranked BSN degrees.

Three programs in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences remain highly ranked according to the 2021 list, the last time U.S. News published its results. The publication traditionally reviews non-nursing programs every three years.
 
The Doctor of Physical Therapy is the top-ranked program in New England, good for 9th in the country. 

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is also the top-ranked program in New England, coming in tied for 10th in the country.  

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy is the third-highest ranked program in Massachusetts and ranked 23rd in the country. 

“Programs at the MGH Institute are among the best in the country, and the rankings clearly demonstrate that,” said Dr. Alex Johnson, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “There are three reasons why our programmatic quality is being recognized: the exceptional talent of our faculty, the excellence of our students, and the accomplishments of our graduates. It all makes for a powerful combination that continues to take the Institute on its upward trajectory.”