Hackensack Meridian tops NJ in U.S. News Best Hospitals, again
HUMC also made history as the first facility from the state included in the prestigious Honor Roll, while more medical centers from New Jersey appeared on the overall list than last year.
U.S. News ranks ‘Best Places to Live in New Jersey’
While the Garden State wasn't represented in the publication's top 250 cities in the nation, 14 locales were named to the in-state breakout list.
NJ ranks No. 1 in education in U.S. News’ Best States list
However, the state dropped several spots on the overall ranking from last year's placement, which weighs additional categories such as health care, economy, infrastructure, crime & corrections and natural environment.
U.S. News 2025 Best Senior Living list rates NJ facilities
Now in its fourth year, the ratings aim to assist older Americans and their families in finding the independent living, assisted living, memory care or continuing care retirement community that best fits their needs.
U.S. News unveils 2025 Best Graduate Schools (updated)
The publication made several changes to its annual rankings after its methodology faced criticism and even boycotts in 2023.
26 NJ bed and breakfasts among nation’s best, new ranking finds
That's out of 350 locations spread across 17 cities and small towns across the country, with honorees chosen based on “research indicating that staying in B&B accommodations in these destinations would be of particular interest to travelers.”
U.S. News: NJ among top states for ambulatory surgery centers
In the Garden State, 21 facilities made the rankings, which evaluated same-day care providers in four specialty areas: colonoscopy & endoscopy; ophthalmology; orthopedics & spine; and urology.
U.S. News unveils best online degree programs
The publication evaluated all offerings on their “effectiveness at awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable timeframe” for any student – whether a traditional college-age learner, working parent, military service member or established professional.
U.S. News names the nation’s best jobs
For the second year in a row, a position in the health care industry took the top spot overall. Plus, find out which career earns the highest salary.
US News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care includes 25 NJ facilities
About half of the more than 800 participating facilities earned the status nationwide. In the Garden State, the publication evaluated 32 health care institutions.
U.S. News names 28 New Jersey nursing homes ‘best’ for 2025
The publication evaluated nearly 15,000 facilities nationwide for its latest ratings.
With added behavioral focus, U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals recognizes HMH (updated)
Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health were the only statewide systems included on the lists; see where they ranked.
















