Enrolling in an online college program can often be a more affordable and flexible alternative to an in-person degree, especially for students juggling a job or family responsibilities.

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today published the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked eight University of Iowa online graduate programs among the best in the country in its ...

The University of Missouri earned top national rankings for its online bachelor’s and graduate programs, including ...

U.S. News & World Report names University of Delaware online master's degree programs among best in the nation ...

Ball State University earned multiple top 25 spots in U.S. News’ 2026 Best Online Programs list, including eighth for ...

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

Boise State's online programs rank among the nation's best, including #25 for veterans and #11 for educational media design ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...