The Master of Science in Nursing’s Nursing Leadership and Management specialty was tied at No. 5 nationwide for the second year in a row and No. 2 among public institutions.
The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) has once again earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released “2026 Best Online Programs.”
UMSON’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Leadership and Management (NLM) specialty tied at No. 5 nationwide for the second year in a row and is ranked No. 2 among public institutions, continuing its long‑standing position among the country’s top programs.
The School also advanced in two categories: the overall Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, rising to No. 72 (tied) from No. 81 (tied) last year, and the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs for Veterans, moving up to No. 24 from No. 26 in 2025. Among public schools of nursing, UMSON is ranked No. 16 nationwide in the veterans category.
“We are thrilled to be recognized nationally for our MSN Nursing Leadership and Management specialty,” 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.