U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings, which were released in early April, show the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Ǹ slipped overall but gained in several speciality programs.
Following widespread critiques of the criteria used in developing such rankings, the publication last year shifted its methodology in many areas to focus more on research, scholarship and student outcomes with less emphasis on reputation and selectivity/student quality.
“We are pleased that programs across each of our graduate and professional schools continue to be recognized for excellence,” said Case Western Reserve President Eric W. Kaler. “However, these rankings represent just one viewpoint. Led by our exceptional faculty and staff within our schools, we will continue to enhance our high-quality academic experiences and research opportunities in ways that benefit our graduates’ professional outcomes.”
Among nursing schools, the School of Nursing's master’s program ranked #20, down from #17 last year.
However, in special categories, several graduate programs at the nursing school ranked higher than the previous year:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): #14, up from #17;
- DNP Leadership: #6 (a new U.S. News ranking);
- Family Nurse Practitioner: #11, up from #12; and
- Nursing Administration (new ranking): #6.
The school’s nurse anesthesia program, which is ranked solely based on peer review, is #33—up three from last year—while its partner program with Cleveland Clinic is #15, down four.
The nurse-midwifery program ranked #29.
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