Adelphi University’s Health and Nursing Graduate Programs Recognized for Excellence, Rapid Growth in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Adelphi's graduate psychology, health and nursing programs continue to gain momentum and earn national recognition.

The recently announced 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schoolsrankings highlight a period of significant reputational growth for Adelphi's health disciplines, marked by sustained academic excellence.

Adelphi's Gordon F. Derner School of PsychologyClinical Psychology graduate program surged an impressive 49 spots in this year's rankings, while the Speech-Language Pathology program in the University's Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciencesjumped 33 positions. These rapidly rising programs join the perennially strong graduate nursing programs in Adelphi's College of Nursing and Public Health, which remain securely positioned in the top 13.5 percent of all accredited graduate nursing programs nationwide.

"These 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," said Susan Dinan, PhD, Adelphi's interim provost. "The 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."

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 Adelphi University 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. Adelphi's Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) program is newly ranked this year on the outlet's DNP list, expanding the University's footprint in doctoral-level nursing excellence, and the Master of Public Healthis also ranked.

Recognition in Graduate Business

Adelphi's Robert B. Willumstad School of Businessalso maintained its national presence in the Part-Time MBA rankings. Additionally, U.S. News significantly expanded its Graduate Business Subspecialty Rankings for 2026-growing from a pool of roughly 40 schools to more than 275 institutions per list-with 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's graduate programs extends to the heart of New York City with the launch of Adelphi's new Manhattan Centeron Fifth Avenue. Designed to align advanced degrees with high-demand careers, the center offers specialized programs-including an Accelerated BS in Nursing, a Flex MBA, and an MS in AI and Machine Learning-to 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 Adelphi's 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 Adelphi's broader success in institutional evaluations. The University is consistently recognized as a Best National University and a Top Performer on Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report, 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 Forbes, and the University consistently earns prominent distinctions from The Princeton Review, Moneyand The Wall Street Journalfor its exceptional academic quality, strong career outcomes and commitment to overall value.

Learn more about Adelphi's rankings, accolades and awards.