Mizzou Nursing ranked among best in the nation for online graduate nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report.
Jan. 29, 2026
The University of Missouri continues to earn national recognition for the strength of its online education, reflecting a campuswide commitment to academic quality, innovation and student success. That momentum shines brightly within the Sinclair School of Nursing, where online graduate nursing programs are once again recognized among the best in the nation.
In the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Mizzou Nursing is ranked No. 35 for graduate nursing programs, affirming the school’s continued excellence in advanced nursing education. Several specialty programs also earned top national distinction, including Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner across the lifespan at No. 5 and Family Nurse Practitioner at No. 8.
We are committed to preparing nurses, nurse leaders and nurse scientists to lead in clinical practice, education and research. These rankings reflect the strength of our faculty expertise and the rigor of our curriculum when preparing students with advanced knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes and advance health care delivery systems.
As part of a leading research university, Mizzou Nursing students benefit from flexible, high-quality programs designed to support working professionals and future nurse scholars alike.
If you are considering advancing your nursing career, applications are open through Feb. 15, 2026, for our master’s, DNP and graduate certificate programs. The application deadline for the PhD program is Feb. 13, 2026. Learn more on our website.
Congratulations to our students, faculty, alumni and supporters on this national recognition.
Read about other top school rankings for Mizzou in Show Me Mizzou Article