USD Hahn School of Nursing Ranked #1 in San Diego, Among Top Programs Nationwide

MSN and DNP programs earn national recognition in 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings

The University of San Diego’s Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science has been recognized among the nation’s best in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. 

The School’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is ranked #34 in the nation, placing it in the top 20 percent of all graduate nursing programs nationwide. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program moved up significantly this year—from #64 to #52—reflecting its continued rise in national prominence.

Both programs have maintained their #1 ranking in San Diego, reinforcing the Hahn School’s role as a regional leader in nursing education with a growing national profile.

“These rankings reflect something we feel daily at USD: nurses are leaders,” said Dean Jane M. Georges, PhD, RN. “Our School of Nursing has a 50-year track record dedicated to that belief—that nurses can change systems, improve outcomes, and drive compassionate care forward. I’m honored to work alongside the faculty, students, and alumni who live out that vision.”

Each year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates graduate nursing programs based on key criteria such as peer assessment, faculty credentials, research activity, and student outcomes. The Hahn School’s strong showing in both MSN and DNP categories reflects its ongoing commitment to academic excellence and impactful, human-centered care.

Set in San Diego, a significant hub for cutting-edge healthcare, the USD Hahn School of Nursing offers hands-on training, small class sizes, and a strong community focus. Nurse graduates from the MSN, DNP, and PhD programs lead as advanced practice clinicians, researchers, educators, and policy formulators nationally and internationally.

— USD News Center