The Rutgers Master of Health Administration (MHA) program was ranked number 26 in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, according to an April 7 announcement. The program moved up two spots from last year and has steadily advanced from its position at number 32 in 2024 and number 28 in 2025.
This ranking highlights the growing recognition of Rutgers’ MHA program within health administration education. Improved national standing can enhance the value of graduates’ degrees and may attract more students interested in pursuing careers in health management.
“We are incredibly proud to see the Rutgers MHA program reach #26 in the nation, an achievement that reflects the collective commitment of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners,” said Soumitra Bhuyan, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Health Administration at the Bloustein School. “This steady upward trajectory over the past few years speaks to the strength of our curriculum, the quality of our students, and our shared commitment to excellence in health administration education.”
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University is recognized for honoring distinguished alumni through its Hall of Fame established in 2013 as well as annual achievement awards since 1994 according to its official website. The school advances social impact through research centers focused on community development, transportation, health, workforce development and energy policy according to its official website. It has also achieved high national rankings for other programs: third place for graduate urban planning and fourth place for undergraduate public health according to its official website.
As part of Rutgers University—the State University of New Jersey—the Bloustein School focuses on fostering just, socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable and healthy communities locally as well as globally according to its official website. Stuart Shapiro became dean for the school in 2023 according to its official website.
With this latest ranking milestone for its MHA program—and continued recognition across several disciplines—the Bloustein School aims to maintain momentum toward academic excellence while supporting positive change within public policy fields.