UMass Boston’s Online Programs Among Top Universities in The Nation, according to 2025 U.S. News & World Report
UMass Boston’s Online Programs Among Top Universities in The Nation, according to 2025 U.S. News & World Report
01/23/2025| Madeline Kaprich
The 2025 U.S. News & World Report lists UMass Boston’s online bachelor’s degrees and graduate programs among the nation’s best. Included in the top rankings are the master’s in nursing, which jumped from 83rd place last year to 33rd, and the master’s in education for veterans (No. 27).
UMass Boston’s online programs offer digital access to the same departments and faculty that are available on campus. The rankings reflect the university’s continued commitment to providing access to higher education for all.
Highlights include:
- Online Bachelor's – No. 57
- Online MBA– No. 75
- Online MBA for Veterans – No. 49
- Online Master’s in Education – No. 85
- Online Master’s in Education for veterans – No. 27
- Online Master’s in Nursing – No. 33
“The latest rankings highlight UMass Boston’s commitment to providing an exceptional education for both distance and in-person leaners,” said Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco. “The dedication of our faculty, staff, and students makes UMass Boston a leading university in online learning. As we continue to innovate, we remain steadfast in our mission to foster an inclusive and diverse community where all students have access to a quality education.”
Rankings from the U.S. News & World Report are calculated based on student engagement, services and technologies, faculty credentials and training, and peer assessment. The highest scoring programs are those applying the best educational practices for online learning.
To read the full list of rankings, visit the U.S. News & World Report website.
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