U.S. News & World Report Ranks Rutgers–Camden Graduate Programs Among the Best in the Nation
Two of the university’s programs placed in the top 100
The release of the 2024 graduate program rankings from U.S. News & World Report brought good news for Rutgers University–Camden. Two programs ranked among the top 100 in the nation, with both programs showing significant year-to-year gains. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program is ranked at #54, up from #69 in 2023, while the public affairs program is ranked at #76, up from #85.
“Recognition by U.S. News & World Report for premier graduate programs is both exciting and validating,” said Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis. “For the third consecutive year, these programs are ranked among the best in the country, which reflects our faculty’s commitment to empowering our students and enriching our community.”
The Rutgers–Camden DNP program prepares its students to take on leadership roles as nurse practitioners, a profession that is projected to grow 31 percent by 2026. The program has moved swiftly to address the crises brought on by a nationwide nursing shortage. A traineeship grant of more than $2.5 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is now addressing a shortage of primary health care professionals in an underserved part of New Jersey by increasing the availability of nurse practitioners.
The public policy and administration graduate program offers a master of public administration along with master of science and doctoral degrees in public affairs and community development. The program is home to the influential Senator Walter Rand Institute of Public Affairs, the Center for Urban Research and Education, and the Community Leadership Center. In small classes, students have the opportunity to expand their understanding of the world while preparing for careers both nationally and internationally.
Designed for prospective students looking to advance their education post-college, the Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing. By collecting graduate school data annually, U.S. News is able to present the latest enrollment numbers, job placement rates, faculty statistics and other essential quality indicators that help prospective students make informed decisions.
