UMass Boston Online Programs rank among the nation鈥檚 best, according to U.S. News
UMass Boston鈥檚 online bachelor鈥檚 degree and online graduate programs, including the MBA and master鈥檚 in education, were listed among the nation鈥檚 best in the U.S. News and World Report 2023 Best Online Programs rankings, released today.
“ We are delighted that UMass Boston’s online education programs have, once again, been recognized for their excellence. ”
Most notable among the rankings was the university’s online bachelor’s degree, which was ranked as 35th in the nation.
The new top 100 rankings include:
- Online bachelor’s – No. 35, up from No. 39
- Online Master’s in business (non-MBA) – No. 72
- Online MBA – No. 102
- Online MBA for veterans – No. 88
- Online Master’s in education – No. 43
- Online Master’s in education for veterans – No. 14
- Online Master’s in Nursing – No. 89
“Online education and distance learning enable world-class faculty at universities like UMass Boston to teach larger numbers of students than ever before,” said Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco. “Investments in the educational technologies that drive online education are critically important in today’s higher education landscape. And we are delighted that UMass Boston’s online education programs have, once again, been recognized for their excellence.”
U.S. News and World Report conducts online program rankings annually, and they are based on indicators such as student services and technology, faculty credentials, and student engagement, using data collected directly from each institution. The programs that score the highest are those applying educational best practices specific for distance learners.
Visit to see the full list of rankings.