
Top 25 Master's in Nursing Programs
UR Nursing prepares nurses & health care professionals with a master's degree in their chosen area of specialty.
91%
ACTIVELY PRACTICING FACULTY
UR Nursing faculty maintain an active practice in clinical settings across the region and are leaders in their field.
No. 22
BEST MASTER'S PROGRAMS
UR Nursing ranks among the nation’s best master’s nursing programs at No. 22, according to U.S. News and World Report.
93%
CERTIFICATION EXAM PASS RATES
The percentage of our graduates who successfully pass on their first attempt for national certification.
FACULTY MESSAGE
"Our master’s programs are ranked among the best in the nation. This distinction speaks to the quality and rigor of our programs. It also speaks to an incredible support system — including one-on-one sessions on scholarly writing, career planning, and stress management.
Yes, our programs are challenging, but that hard work pays off as students go on to enhance their practice and provide the best care for their patients and families. One-hundred percent of our graduates go on to become employed in their field. If you are thinking about ways to advance your career or practice, we hope you consider applying to the master's programs at the University of Rochester."
— Craig Sellers, PhD, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP, professor of clinical nursing and medicine/geriatrics and aging

Master's Degree Options
Nurse Practitioner Programs
Provide another level of care to your patients as a nurse practitioner.
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Become a nurse educator to help teach the next generation of nurses.
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Become an effective leader in a fast-changing health care environment.
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