U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Program rankings list for 2025 includes four Marshall University Online programs. Our online master’s in Criminal Justice was among the four, ranking 20th among similar programs.
“We are honored to be recognized in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings for our online programs,” said Julia Spears, assistant provost of Online Education and Certification. “Our innovative teaching methods and relentless support ensure that our students receive a top-tier education, regardless of their location. This recognition is a testament to their hard work and our collective effort to uphold the standards of excellence for which Marshall University is known.”
In 2024, U.S. News ranked the online criminal justice program at 33rd in the country, making the 2025 ranking a 13-spot improvement.
“Since the launch of our online graduate program in 2017, we have continuously striven for excellence, and this recognition reflects the significant progress we have made,” said Dru Bora, chair of Marshall’s Department of Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensic Sciences. “Our journey from our first ranking at #51 in 2020 to this milestone as a top 20 program is a proud moment for our entire Marshall community.”
U.S. News evaluates several factors to rank online programs, including available remote support services, faculty credentials and graduation rates.
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