Thirty of the thirty-one Top 25 Ranked Institutions are UPCEA Members

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2025) — UPCEA, the online and professional education association, is pleased to congratulate the many UPCEA members recognized in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.

U.S. News rankings include more than 1,790 online programs, covering bachelor’s and graduate programs across a variety of fields. The U.S. News rankings focus on degree-granting programs designed to be completely online. Using information provided by participating institutions, the ranking methodologies include factors such as student engagement, services and technologies, and faculty credentials and training.

“U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings provide an excellent opportunity to highlight the efforts of institutions in enhancing postsecondary education and making learning more accessible to a broader population,” said Julie Uranis, Senior Vice President of Online and Strategic Initiatives for UPCEA. “Our members are transforming institutions through innovative delivery modalities and new credentials that are having a huge impact on institutions and postsecondary education in the U.S.”

“It’s an honor to share this recognition with so many hard-working deans, faculty and staff across the University of North Texas campus,” said Adam Fein, the Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation at the University of North Texas. “We are proud to be Top 25 nationally in undergraduate online and #3 in graduate education programs. UNT is a creative, caring community that truly understands the needs of all students, from our residential students who take a mix of on-campus and online courses to adult learners and working professionals who need market-driven world-class online programs that meet their need for flexibility.”

Thirty of the thirty-one top 25 ranked institutions are members of UPCEA:

2 – University of Florida

3 – University of Illinois–Chicago

3 – University of North Carolina–Charlotte

5 – The Ohio State University

6 – CUNY School of Professional Studies

7 – Arizona State University

7 – Oregon State University

9 – University of Central Florida

10 – Colorado State University–Global

10 – Medical University of South Carolina

12 – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide

12 – Texas A&M University–College Station

12 – University of Arizona

12 – University of Kentucky

12 – University of North Carolina–Wilmington

17 – George Washington University

17 – Washington State University

19 – Indiana University–Online

19 – University of Massachusetts–Amherst

21 – Daytona State College

21 – Northwestern College

21 – Sacred Heart University

21 – University of North Florida

25 – Ball State University

25 – East Texas A&M University

25 – Loyola University Chicago

25 – The University of Alabama

25 – University of Missouri

25 – University of North Texas

25 – Utah State University

“At UNC Charlotte, we are proud that our online bachelor’s programs have been ranked among the top 10 in the nation for four consecutive years,” said Asher Haines, Associate Provost for the School of Professional Studies at UNC Charlotte. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, affordable programs that help working learners advance their education and careers. This year, we are especially pleased to see our online graduate education programs also ranked in the top 10. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and expertise of our faculty and staff. As we continue to expand Charlotte Online, our focus remains on student success.”

“As a board member of UPCEA and engaged in digital transformation with Utah State University, I’m incredibly proud to see USU Online recognized for its excellence in the latest US News & World Report rankings,” said Rene Eborn, Associate Vice President for Digital Transformation & Enterprise Systems and Security at Utah State University. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff to providing high-quality, accessible online education. It’s a testament to USU’s commitment to innovation and student success, values that resonate deeply with UPCEA’s mission. Congratulations to the entire USU Online team!”

Congratulations to all of the UPCEA members recognized in this year’s rankings! 

 

About UPCEA

UPCEA is the online and professional education association. Our members continuously reinvent higher education, positively impacting millions of lives. We proudly lead and support them through cutting edge research, professional development, networking and mentorship, conferences and seminars, and stakeholder advocacy. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial community brings together decision makers and influencers in education, industry, research, and policy interested in improving educational access and outcomes.