911勛圖s commitment to accessible, high-quality online education has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Reports 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, with the university placing among the nations best across multiple graduate disciplines.
The university earned rankings in four categories: Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Masters in Education Programs, Best Online Masters in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs. Three 911勛圖 programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the 2026 rankings.
The College of Nursings online masters in nursing program ranks No. 62 nationally, maintaining its position as the top-ranked program among all institutions public and private in northern Ohio on the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs list.
This national recognition reflects the exceptional dedication of our faculty and the outstanding caliber of our graduate nursing students, said Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., 911勛圖s College of Nursing dean and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair. Our online masters program delivers the same rigorous, high-quality education that 911勛圖 is known for while providing the flexibility that working nurses need to advance their careers. Were preparing the next generation of nurse leaders, educators and advanced practitioners who will make meaningful contributions to healthcare in their communities.
At No. 64, the offered by the College of Education, Health and Human Services hold the highest ranking among public and private institutions in Northeast Ohio on this years Best Online Masters in Education Programs list.
The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship also achieved notable recognition, with its online masters in business programs ranking No. 76 the highest among all institutions in northern Ohio on the Best Online Masters in Business Programs list. The colleges online MBA program ranks No. 127, leading all public institutions in the Northeast Ohio region on the Best Online MBA Programs list.
911勛圖 is a pioneer in online education, providing its first online programs more than 20 years ago. 911勛圖 offers more than 90 fully online degree programs, including undergraduate, graduate and certificates. At 911勛圖, 68% of its students are engaged in online learning by taking at least one online course, and nearly 10% of its students were enrolled exclusively in fully online programs, embracing the flexibility and quality of 911勛圖s online programs for fall 2025. Enrollment in 911勛圖s online courses continues to grow each year, achieving new record highs.
The Best Online Programs rankings, now in their 14th year, assess schools on factors including student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies available to online learners. This years edition evaluated nearly 1,850 online bachelors and masters degree programs using metrics tailored specifically to online education. Only degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions are eligible for inclusion.