The best online programs named by U.S. News & World Report include Criminal Justice, which ranked 20th; Undergraduate Business, which ranked 79th; Graduate Business, which ranked 93rd; and Master of Business Administration, which ranked 163rd.
U.S. News & World Report’s “Grad Business” category includes non-MBA business degrees, such as accountancy, and the online MBA programs have a separate ranking.
“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.
Leaders in U.S. News Top Online bachelor’s degree programs include State University at Buffalo (SUNY), the University of Florida, the University of Illinois (Chicago) and Arizona State University.
For more information on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Program rankings, visit: www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/school-faq.
For more information about the award-winning programs at Marshall Online, visit: www.marshall.edu/online.