性视界传媒 has eight graduate programs listed among the top 25 nationally according to latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the university鈥檚 impact as one of the best institutions for advanced degrees.
The list was led by Mason鈥檚 part-time law program at the Antonin Scalia Law School, which was No. 1 in the nation among publics, and also included two programs at the Schar School of Policy and Government that were among the top 10 nationally for public universities. Rounding out the list were programs in criminology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences as well as elementary education and special education in the College of Education and Human Development.
Overall, Mason has 18听programs ranked in the top 50 nationally and 33听ranked in the top 50 among public universities.
鈥淭hese rankings highlight the quality of our programs, expertise of our faculty, the impact of our research, and the achievements of our students,鈥 Mason President Gregory Washington said. 鈥淢ason is a destination for the nation鈥檚 best students and we are very pleased that U.S. News has recognized our graduate programs that provide access to excellence.鈥
Mason is the largest public research university in Virginia, with campuses in Fairfax, Arlington and Manassas. Each of the top 25 ranked programs is based at Mason鈥檚 Arlington Campus, less than five miles from Washington, D.C. The campus is undergoing a $250 million transformation as part of the Rosslyn-Ballston Innovation Corridor, an innovation district that will be the first of its kind in Virginia, and will house the Institute for Digital InnovAtion where the School of Computing will be located.
U.S. News ranks different programs at different times of the year including rankings for online master鈥檚 programs, which were released in , and听 the annual rankings released each fall.
鈥淭he recognition of Mason鈥檚 outstanding academic programs as among the highest ranked in the nation affirms the experiences of our students that they are well prepared for success,鈥 said Provost Mark Ginsberg.
The part-time law program at the is ranked No. 4 among public and private institutions, ahead of such distinguished universities as Temple, Loyola Marymount, University of Maryland, University of Denver and Rutgers.
鈥Our part-time JD program enables busy professionals to pursue a law degree in a flexible way without sacrificing on quality,鈥 said law school Dean Ken Randall.
Starting this fall, through the increased use of technology, the part-time law program will offer students even more flexibility so students in the first two years of the four-year program can come to campus as few as two nights a week, instead of the traditional five days, Randall said.
鈥淥ur advantageous pricing point also makes a part-time legal education possible,鈥 Randall added. 鈥淲e are delighted that U.S. News has recognized Mason鈥檚 programs that connect students to distinguished faculty and unparalleled opportunities in the nation鈥檚 capital.鈥
Five of the Schar School鈥檚 specialties (homeland security, international policy, local government management, public management and nonprofit management) are ranked as the top program in Virginia and two (homeland security and international policy) ranked in the top five in the country among public institutions. 听
The Schar School鈥檚 prime location in the heart of U.S. policy provides students with one-of-a-kind professional opportunities that supplement learning from professors with real-world experience in everything from NGOs and nonprofits to lead government agencies like the CIA, National Security Agency and many more.
鈥淚n its first five years, the Schar School's rankings have climbed impressively,鈥 said Dean Mark J. Rozell. 鈥淭hese rankings are a testament to the quality of a unique multidisciplinary faculty of leading scholars and policy practitioners who are dedicated to training the next generation of policy thinkers and leaders."
Mason鈥檚 criminology program ranked No. 10 nationally and best in Virginia among public institutions. Internationally renowned for its applied research, the program prepares students to pursue competitive positions in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and other government agencies, as well as advocacy and nonprofit organizations.
In partnership with faculty, practitioners, and lead organizations in the criminal justice system, students learn about how to conduct original scholarship that can make the justice system fairer and more effective.
鈥淐riminology, Law and Society鈥檚 [CLS] graduate programs are relatively young, so it鈥檚 especially gratifying to watch their meteoric rise in the national rankings,鈥 said Dean Ann Ardis, noting that other top tier programs have much far longer histories.
The recognition is a testament to the research and hard work of faculty and graduate students, Department Chair James Willis said, 鈥渁nd to the department鈥檚 steadfast commitment to using science and reason to inform policies and practices that best meet what justice requires.鈥
Mason鈥檚 Special Education and Elementary Education programs ranked in the top 20 nationally, coming in at No. 16 and No. 20, respectively.
With expert faculty instruction combined with experiential learning opportunities with K-12 students in local school districts, the School of Education provides Mason students with the knowledge and skills to improve lives and make a difference in their communities.
鈥淭hese rankings are reflective of the productivity and impact of our faculty and students,鈥 said Interim Dean Robert Baker, adding that students from the are highly sought after upon graduation. 鈥淲e are unique in that we are not only among the top programs in the country, but we also provide access to excellence as one of the larger programs, as well.鈥
The Best Graduate Schools rankings for business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing are based on expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school鈥檚 faculty, research and students, U.S. News reported.
The rankings derive from statistical surveys of more than 2,125 programs and from reputation surveys sent to more than 23,000 academics and professionals in fall 2020 and early 2021.
Below is a preview of Mason鈥檚 rankings for its graduate programs. It will be updated if additional rankings become available:
LAW
Part-time program: 1 among public institutions; 4 overall
Full-time program: 19 among public institutions; 41 overall (up from 42 last year)
Intellectual Property: 10 among public institutions; 26 overall (up from 31 last year)
Corporate Law: 16 among public institutions; 36 overall
Constitutional Law: 20 among public institutions; 41 overall
Contracts: 21 among public institutions; 45 overall
Tax Law: 35 among public institutions; 73 overall
International Law: 36 among public institutions; 78 overall
Trial Advocacy: 33 among public institutions; 90 overall
Dispute Resolution: 42 among public institutions; 100 overall
Criminal Law: 42 among public institutions; 81 overall
Health Care: 108 overall (up from 114 last year)
Legal Writing: 74 among public institutions; 159 overall
Clinical Training: 58 among public institutions; 129 overall
Environmental Law: 70 among public institutions; 136 overall
CRIMINOLOGY
Among public institutions: 10 (Best in Virginia)
Overall: 10
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Among public institutions: 17
Overall: 33 (tied with Georgetown University)
NURSING
Master鈥檚: 21 among public institutions; 37 overall (up from 51 last year)
DNP: 31 among public institutions; 51 overall
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Among public institutions: 34
Overall: 48 (up from 49 last year)
Homeland Security: 4 among public institutions (Best in Virginia); 7 overall
International Policy: 5 among public institutions (Best in Virginia); 14 overall
Local Government Management: 18 among public institutions (Best in Virginia); 22 overall
Public Management: 18 among public institutions (Best in Virginia); 26 overall (up from 28 last year)
Nonprofit Management: 23 among public institutions (Best in Virginia); 32 overall
Public Policy Analysis: 11 among public institutions; 23 overall
PUBLIC HEALTH
Among public institutions: 36 (tied with University of Virginia for best in state)
Overall: 60
BUSINESS (Part-time MBA)
Among public institutions: 40
Overall: 66
FINE ARTS
Among public institutions: 41
Overall: 73 (tied with Georgetown University)
HISTORY
Among public institutions: 42
Overall: 73
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Among public institutions: 42
Overall: 68 (tied with William & Mary)
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
Among public institutions: 46
Overall: 76
ECONOMICS
Among public institutions: 48
Overall: 77
EDUCATION
Among public institutions: 52
Overall: 70
Elementary Education: 17 among public institutions; 20 overall
Special Education: 15 among public institutions; 16 overall
ENGINEERING
Among public institutions: 55
Overall: 93 (up from 102 last year)
Industrial Engineering: 24 among public institutions; 37 overall
Bioengineering: 53 among public institutions; 89 overall (up from 93 last year)
Civil Engineering: 68 among public institutions; 95 overall
Computer Engineering: 46 among public institutions; 76 overall
Electrical Engineering: 52 among public institutions; 85 overall (up from 87 last year)
STATISTICS
Among public institutions: 55
Overall: 83
SOCIOLOGY
Among public institutions: 57
Overall: 84
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PSYCHOLOGY
Among public institutions: 57
Overall: 90
ENGLISH
Among public institutions: 63
Overall: 99
SOCIAL WORK
Among public institutions: 68
Overall: 96
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Among public institutions: 75
Overall: 101 (tied with George Washington and Catholic University)
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MATHEMATICS
Among public institutions: 76听(tied with Maryland-Baltimore County)
Overall: 117 (tied with Maryland-Baltimore County)
PHYSICS
Among public institutions: 93
Overall: 138
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Among public institutions: 127
Overall: 190
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