础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 graduate psychology, health and nursing programs continue to gain momentum and earn national recognition.
The recently announced rankings highlight a period of significant reputational growth for 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 health disciplines, marked by sustained academic excellence.
础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology Clinical Psychology graduate program surged an impressive 49 spots in this year鈥檚 rankings, while the Speech-Language Pathology program in the University鈥檚 Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences jumped 33 positions. These rapidly rising programs join the perennially strong graduate nursing programs in 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 College of Nursing and Public Health, which remain securely positioned in the top 13.5 percent of all accredited graduate nursing programs nationwide.
鈥淭hese latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report are a testament to the exceptional caliber of our faculty, the dedication of our students and the profound impact our alumni are making in healthcare and clinical settings,鈥� said Susan Dinan, PhD, 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 interim provost. 鈥淭he dramatic rise in our health program rankings, which are driven by peer assessment, demonstrates that our commitment to academic innovation and clinical excellence is recognized by our academic peers across the country.鈥�
Rapid Ascent in the Health Professions
Methodology for the U.S. News Best Graduate Health Programs ranking is based on peer assessment surveys, reflecting how academic leaders nationwide view the quality of Adelphi’s programs. Adelphi saw notable improvements across the board, including:
- Clinical Psychology: Ranked No. 127, an extraordinary climb of 49 positions
- Speech-Language Pathology: Ranked No. 165, an impressive rise of 33 positions
- Audiology (as part of the Long Island Doctor of Audiology Consortium): Ranked No. 49, an improvement of nine spots
Sustained Excellence in Graduate Nursing Education
The 茄子视频 College of Nursing and Public Health continues to be a premier destination for advanced nursing education. The U.S. News Best Graduate Master’s Nursing list places Adelphi at No. 87, ensuring that the program remains in the top 13.5 percent of accredited graduate nursing programs nationwide. 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is newly ranked this year on the outlet鈥檚 DNP list, expanding the University’s footprint in doctoral-level nursing excellence, and the Master of Public Health is also ranked.
Recognition in Graduate Business
础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 Robert B. Willumstad School of Business also maintained its national presence in the Part-Time MBA rankings. Additionally, U.S. News significantly expanded its Graduate Business Subspecialty Rankings for 2026鈥攇rowing from a pool of roughly 40 schools to more than 275 institutions per list鈥攚ith Adelphi earning a placement for providing competitive, specialized business education relative to a newly broadened field of national peers.
Expanding Graduate Education at the New Manhattan Center
The momentum of the University鈥檚 graduate programs extends to the heart of New York City with the launch of 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 new on Fifth Avenue. Designed to align advanced degrees with high-demand careers, the center offers specialized programs鈥攊ncluding an Accelerated BS in Nursing, a Flex MBA, and an MS in AI and Machine Learning鈥攖o address critical workforce needs in the metropolitan area. To celebrate and support students joining these inaugural cohorts, the University has introduced the $10,000 Manhattan Advantage Award. This specialized funding reflects 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 investment in launching premier programs in New York City, providing dedicated financial support to ensure graduate students have the resources to pursue graduate studies that will help them lead the modern workforce.
Continued National Distinction
These latest graduate rankings build upon 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 broader success in institutional evaluations. The University is consistently recognized as a Best National University and a Top Performer on Social Mobility by , reflecting a deep dedication to student success and equitable access to higher education. This year, Adelphi was ranked the top private university on Long Island by , and the University consistently earns prominent distinctions from , and for its exceptional academic quality, strong career outcomes and commitment to overall value.
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