According to the recently-release U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “100 Best Jobs in America” rankings, Nurse Practitioner claims the top position, followed by Financial Manager at No. 2, IT Manager at No. 3 and Information Security Analyst at No. 4. At Olivet Nazarene University, we’re actively preparing students to excel in all four of these top-ranked critical professions through graduate degree and certificate programs.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program offered by Olivet’s School of Nursing is both competitively affordable and directly aligned with the nation’s most in-demand health care role. Olivet graduates enter the workforce ready to lead in hospitals, clinics and community health settings where their compassionate, people-centered approach makes an immediate impact.
The McGraw School of Business at Olivet offers flexible, achievable Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) programs designed for working professionals. Ranked No. 9 for accelerated online MBA programs by Forbes in 2024, the MBA is available in 12, 18 or 24-month formats — all online. These programs help develop the strategic thinking and financial acumen required for financial manager positions.
The business curriculum also emphasizes ethical leadership and sound stewardship, transforming good managers into trusted institutional leaders and preparing students for both IT manager and information security analyst roles. Olivet graduates combine technical expertise with problem-solving abilities that protect organizations and build resilient digital infrastructures.
“We are constantly evaluating Olivet’s position in the landscape of graduate programming nationwide,” said Mark Reddy, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment at ONU, “…and we are committed to preparing students for a vibrant, relevant career.”
Unique to Olivet, both the MBA and MOL programs offer specialization tracks, allowing candidates to choose from health care, nonprofit management, criminal justice, sport management, or corporate communications as they hone in on their career interests and goals.
What sets Olivet apart isn’t just curriculum — it’s our commitment to providing an “Education With a Christian Purpose.” We believe the best professionals aren’t just technically proficient; they lead with integrity, serve with excellence and approach their work as a calling rather than merely a career. Olivet’s graduate degrees are all centered on purpose.
Olivet Nazarene University’s graduate programs position men and women not simply to fill these roles, but to transform them — bringing both professional excellence and purposeful leadership to America’s most vital professions.
To see the full list of the 2026 US News “100 Best Jobs in America,” go to https://careers.usnews.com/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs.
For more information about the graduate programs, go to Olivet.edu, or call 1-800-648-1463.
