U.S. News’ online program rankings are also more subject than most of its other higher education rankings to large year-to-year changes. This is due to small cohort sizes that are common with online program-level data being more likely than entire schools to have statistical variation.

U.S. News & World Report names University of Delaware online master's degree programs among best in the nation

Boise State University’s online programs are ranked among the best in the country, receiving recognition from U.S. News & World Report and highlighting the university’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible education to students in Idaho and across the country. Boise State online programs ranked in the following categories:

New rankings place the University of South Florida’s online MBA program in the Top 20 and recognize the university for serving veterans.

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.

The school tied for ninth place in U.S. News and World Report’s latest ranking. Four individual programs also landed in the top 10.

The online graduate education program from USF’s College of Education rose 24 spots in the past year and is now ranked No. 46 nationwide. The program offers virtual and in-person study abroad experiences and explorations with the latest technology. The graduate engineering program ranked No. 53.

If you're hoping to further your education while staying at home, the U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Online Programs lists can help.

In the hybrid working and learning world brought on by the pandemic, online degrees have become another tool for students seeking an advanced education. U.S. News & World Report released the 2025 rankings of online programs on Tuesday,