The University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development has again been recognized for offering one of the country’s best online graduate education programs.
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, the school tied for ninth place with four other schools: Arizona State University; Texas A&M University; the University of Massachusetts, Lowell; and the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. The news outlet looked at more than 300 schools for the ranking.
All four of the school’s online programs ranked by U.S. News also landed in the top 10:
- Curriculum and Instruction: No. 7
- Administration and Supervision: No. 5
- Special Education: No. 7
- Instructional Media Design: No. 9
U.S. News also ranked the school’s online Master of Education program for veterans No. 2, based on overall program quality and financial benefits to veterans and active service members.
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The overall rankings are based on five categories: engagement, peer assessment, faculty credentials and training, services and technologies, and student excellence.
“It’s an honor to see our programs consistently ranked among the top in the country,” Catherine Brighton, senior associate dean for academic programs and student affairs, said. “This recognition reaffirms the incredible work being done by our faculty and staff to provide an online experience that combines flexibility with the highest academic standards.”
