WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News
& World Report, the global authority in education rankings,
today released the 2022 Best Online Programs rankings. The new
edition evaluates more than 1,700 online bachelor's and master's
degree programs for individuals looking to complete or further
their education.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Worldwide and the
University of Florida tie for No. 1
among Best Online Bachelor's Programs. For the top spot among MBAs,
there is a three-way tie between Indiana University–Bloomington,
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, and the University of Southern California. Columbia University is again No. 1 for computer
information technology master's programs and master's in
engineering programs, while Clemson
University has the top spot among the Best Online Master's
in Education Programs. Ohio State
University, the University of
Pittsburgh and the University of South
Carolina tie for the No. 1 place in the master's programs in
nursing ranking.
This year's edition of the rankings includes more than 1,700
programs, up from just over 1,600 last year. The number of programs
included in the bachelor's in business and bachelor's in psychology
rankings increased significantly this year, from 145 to 228 for
business and from 27 to 55 for psychology.
In addition to the rankings, U.S. News offers resources such as
the Online College Compare tool for researching and comparing
distance education programs. U.S. News also publishes editorial
content with advice on topics such as tutoring resources, paying
for school, and trends in online education.
"The uncertainty caused by the pandemic may result in more
people considering the merits of an online education," said
Liana Loewus, managing editor of
Education at U.S. News. "As students consider what's right for them
and their schedules, they can use the data provided by U.S. News to
research their options and make informed decisions about their
academic future."
The Best Online Programs rankings only include programs that are
designed to be administered online. In other words, the rankings do
not evaluate schools or programs that are temporarily virtual due
to the coronavirus pandemic.
As the only media organization to evaluate online degrees at the
program level rather than the school level, U.S. News uses data
gathered directly from each institution. The methodologies are
based on factors such as student engagement, faculty credentials,
and student services and technology. Only degree-granting programs
that are offered primarily online by regionally accredited
institutions were considered.
2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Online
Programs
Bachelor's Programs
1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Worldwide (FL) (tie)
1. University of Florida (tie)
3. Medical University of South Carolina
(tie)
3. University of Illinois—Chicago (tie)
Master's Programs
MBA
1. Indiana University—Bloomington (Kelley) (tie)
1. University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)
(tie)
1. University of Southern California
(Marshall) (tie)
Business, non-MBA
1. Indiana University—Bloomington (Kelley) (tie)
1. University of Southern California
(Marshall) (tie)
3. Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)
(PA) (tie)
3. University of Georgia (Terry)
(tie)
Computer Information Technology
1. Columbia University (NY)
2. Johns Hopkins University (Whiting)
(MD)
3. Virginia Tech
Criminal Justice/Criminology
1. University of California–Irvine
2. Sam Houston State University (TX)
(tie)
2. University of Massachusetts–Lowell (tie)
Education
1. Clemson University (Moore) (SC)
2. University of Florida
3. University of Georgia (tie)
3. University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign (tie)
Engineering
1. Columbia University (Fu
Foundation)
2. University of California –
Los Angeles (Samueli)
3. Pennsylvania State University–World Campus (tie)
3. Purdue University – West Lafayette
(IN) (tie)
Nursing
1. Ohio State University (tie)
1. University of Pittsburgh (PA)
(tie)
1. University of South Carolina
(tie)
Join U.S. News on Jan. 31 for a
free webinar on the future of online learning. Hear from industry
leaders about what colleges and universities can do to better
enhance the virtual experience for students and help propel a new
era for personalized learning.
For more information on the rankings, visit Best Online
Programs and share the rankings using #BestOnlinePrograms
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