Grad Programs Among Best in the Nation

Written by Mike Allende

Thursday, April 16, 2026

91探花 aerial shot of campus

Several 91探花 programs make the grade in latest U.S. News rankings.

Three 91探花 School of Law programs landed in the Top 30 of the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate Schools” rankings. Additionally, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences each placed one program in the Top 30, while the law school had one other program just outside this range.

“While rankings are just one indicator, we are always grateful for recognition of the academic excellence of 91探花,” says Provost Shane P. Martin. “We pride ourselves on offering a transformational education experience for all of our students and we are proud to see our outstanding graduate and professional programs receive well-deserved recognition.”

91探花 Law’s programs in the Top 30 include:

  • Law Schools with Most Graduates in Public Interest Law (#5)—up 22 spots from the previous year
  • Legal Writing (#8)
  • Part-Time JD (#13)
  • Clinical Training (#36)

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences saw its Nursing-Midwifery program ranked #27, while its Doctor of Nursing Practice ranked #2 in Washington state and #64 nationally.

The College of Arts and Science’s Nonprofit Management program ranked #30.

the full U.S. News rankings.