Azusa Pacific University was ranked in Money’s Best Graduate School Programs 2025 for education and nursing. Focusing on affordability, value, and return on investment, Money partnered with College Factual to evaluate thousands of universities across the country, with only those that score four stars or higher making the list.
“We are honored by this national recognition of our exceptional education and nursing graduate programs,” said Anita Fitzgerald Henck, PhD, provost. “Our outstanding faculty equip students with the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and clinical environments after graduation. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch our graduates land jobs in their field each year as they live out their calling to impact the world for Christ.”
Unlike traditional undergraduate program rankings which prioritize admissions rates, test scores, and subjective peer assessed reputation, Money’s methodology focuses on return on investment for students looking to earn a graduate degree to advance in their careers. The top weighted criteria are average earnings after graduation, employment rates, and debt. With the rising costs of graduate level education, Money sees the direct correlation between quality of education and the lessened financial impact on the consumer, the lower the overall cost, the better the long-term return on investment.
Recognized for excellence in nursing education, APU ranks in the top five percent of nursing programs in the nation in 2024 according to College Factual. Commended for its graduating students, program offerings, industry connections, and high-impact experiences, APU’s School of Nursing prepares nurses for a deeper level of compassionate patient care.
APU’s graduate education programs prepare educators and leaders for diverse settings. Offering EdD and master's degrees in teaching, special education, and counseling, the school is recognized for its teacher preparation excellence. It also provides various teaching and special education credentials. Accredited by CTC, NASP, CAEP, and WSCUC, APU ensures practical, high-standard training in all its educator programs, equipping graduates to be effective champions for students.
Azusa Pacific University, a top Christian higher education institution on the West Coast, equips students to become compassionate leaders who impact the world for Christ. APU offers 66 bachelor’s degrees, 40 master’s degrees, 32 certificates and credentials, and 9 doctoral programs to more than 6,500 students at the university’s main campus in Azusa, several regional locations across Southern California, and online. Learn more at apu.edu.
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