Graduate and professional programs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham continue to showcase strength and excellence as they have yet again been recognized in by U.S. News & World Report in their 2025 graduate school rankings.

Six UAB graduate and specialty programs have earned the distinction of ranking in the top 10, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings released today.

The School of Health Professions’ Master of Science in Health Administration program retained their No. 1 ranking as best in the country for Healthcare Management. 

The following four programs in the School of Nursing were ranked in the top 10:

• 3: Master’s Nurse Practitioner: Family
• 5: DNP Nurse Practitioner: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care
• 5: Master’s Nursing Administration
• 6: DNP Nurse Practitioner: Family

In the category of Best Graduate Nursing Schools, the Doctor of Nursing Practice ranked No. 10.

“Thanks to the efforts of our faculty and staff to create and nurture impactful programs, our students receive an exceptional education and graduate from UAB with meaningful, rewarding careers ahead of them,” said Janet Woodruff-Borden, Ph.D., senior vice president for Academic Affairs and provost. “These rankings recognize that UAB’s programs are among the best in the nation. This recognition serves as a powerful reminder that UAB remains a top destination for students, equipping them with the tools to succeed.”

Of main rankings included in this year’s report — curated from data submitted by schools, quality assessment from peers and professionals, and publicly available data — UAB programs that stood out include:

• The School of Nursing's Master of Science in Nursing program ranked No. 11 out of 130 ranked schools, making it the highest ranked amongst public institutions in the south.
• The Collat School of Business’ part-time Master of Business Administration ranked No. 88 out of 216 individually ranked schools nationwide, jumping 10 ranks from last year.
• The School of Engineering was recognized as No. 125 out of 178 individually ranked schools.
• The School of Education’s Graduate Education program ranked No. 127 out of 228 individually ranked schools.

Specialty rankings recognized in the 2025 report highlighted UAB’s variety in program offerings across graduate schools on campus:

School of Engineering

• 74: Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering
• 97: Materials Engineering
• 127: Computer Engineering
• 129: Civil Engineering
• 141: Mechanical Engineering

Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine

• 13: Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
• 41: Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas
• 64: Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care

Additional graduate lists for 2025

• 1: Healthcare Management (MSHA)
• 15: Health Policy and Management
• 15: Public Health
• 17: Physical Therapy
• 17: Social and Behavior Sciences
• 18: Biostatistics (Public Health)
• 19: Nursing Anesthesia
• 21: Physician Assistant
• 22: Epidemiology
• 24: Occupational Therapy
• 31: Biostatistics (Science)
• 60: Social Work
• 61: Public Affairs Programs
• 71: Clinical Psychology
• 74: Biological Sciences
• 91: Sociology
• 95: Psychology
• 117: Mathematics
• 136: Chemistry Doctoral Programs
• 152: Physical Doctoral Programs
• 160: Computer Science Doctoral Programs

Each year, U.S. News ranks professional school programs in business, education, engineering and nursing, including specialties in each area. The rankings in these areas are based on two types of data: expert opinions about program excellence, and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students.