In the “U.S. News & World Report” 2025 “Best Colleges” Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs, UMSON’s BSN program ranked No. 13 in the nation overall and No. 8 among public nursing schools.
In the newly released U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs, the University of Maryland School of Nursing’s (UMSON) BSN program ranked No. 13 in the nation (tied with five other institutions), out of the more than 685 accredited nursing schools ranked. Among public schools of nursing, UMSON is ranked No. 8 in the nation (tied with four other public nursing schools).
“It is gratifying to be recognized as one of the top baccalaureate programs in the nation. This is a testament to our faculty, staff, and students and all who support our efforts,” said Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD ’11, MS ’05, BSN ’04, NNP, FNAP, FAAN, the Bill and Joanne Conway Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing. “We are committed to addressing the critical shortage of nurses at all levels, not only within Maryland but also nationally. We are proud of our graduates, who are well prepared to serve as competent, compassionate, and trusted nurses meeting the needs of individuals, their families, and our many diverse communities.”
UMSON’s BSN program encompasses an entry-into-nursing program and an RN-to-BSN program for already licensed practicing nurses. The program prepares students to excel in nursing careers across a broad spectrum of acute, chronic, and community-based settings. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) 2023 New Graduate Employment Data indicates that 70% of employers express a strong preference for BSN program graduates, while one-quarter of hospitals and other health care settings require a BSN for employment.