Health Sciences Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best by Peers
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U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Health Schools rankings — a category of Best Graduate Schools — which reflects peer assessments in health-related fields. Several graduate programs from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University are recognized, including programs in the Ellmer School of Nursing, Ellmer College of Health Sciences, EVMS School of Health Professions and Joint School of Public Health.
Featured programs include the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia (#19); Master of Physician Assistant (#35); Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (#120); Doctor of Physical Therapy (#132); Doctor of Occupational Therapy (#133); and Public Health programs (#137).
Released April 8, the rankings are compiled from the results of peer assessment surveys completed by deans, administrators and faculty at accredited degree programs or schools between Fall 2024 and early 2025.
"Receiving this recognition from our peer institutions is not just an accolade; it's a testament to the caliber and impact of our academic programs,” said Alfred Abuhamad, MD, executive vice president for Health Sciences. “It reflects our dedication to excellence and innovation in medical education, being recognized and celebrated by those who understand our field intimately. This praise inspires us to continue pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks in healthcare education."
In addition to academic quality, the Best Health Schools assessments also consider location, environment, strength of different fields, cost after tuition and financial aid and job attainment.
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) at Old Dominion University is also featured in the 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings, named a Tier 3 institution in the Best Medical Schools: Research. EVMS is the only Tier 3 institution in Virginia and is ranked No. 2 in the state.
The Best Graduate Schools report also highlights two programs from the Ellmer School of Nursing — the Master of Science in Nursing (#34) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (#36). Both programs are also among the best in Virginia, with the M.S.N. ranked No. 3 in the state and the D.N.P. ranked No. 2.
Old Dominion University, including Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU, offers 59 master’s programs, 29 doctoral degrees and a variety of certificates and licenses.
Read more about ODU’s education, business and engineering program rankings in the 2025 Best Graduate Schools.