UNCW Soars in 2025 U.S. News Rankings for Online Programs

UNCW has ascended in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Top Online Programs” rankings, underscoring its dedication to educational access and student achievement.

The institution is now placed #12 nationwide for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, a rise from #16 in 2024. The online MBA program holds the #172 rank, the online MBA for Veterans stands at #102, and the online master’s in education is at #199. Newly ranked #65 nationally is the online Graduate Nursing Program.

“Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds, forging distinct paths for their educational experiences,” stated Chancellor Aswani K. Volety. “These rankings affirm the university’s initiatives to deliver outstanding education for all students, focusing on adaptability and offering essential resources.”

UNCW’s online MBA program enables learners to cultivate analytical and quantitative abilities essential for proficient business decision-making and organizational management.

The MSN Nurse Educator program aims to equip experienced nurses to become proficient educators by exploring social, psychological, cultural, and ethical trends influencing healthcare systems.

Both the online MBA and Nurse Educator programs can be finished in as little as 12 months.

The Watson College of Education’s online master’s in education provides various specialization choices for educators and administrators. Each program allows instructors to enhance and broaden their expertise in each discipline through adaptable formats created with working professionals in mind.

UNCW’s online offerings are structured to cater to students regardless of their location or life situations, receiving the same accreditation as on-campus programs and instructed by the same skilled and devoted faculty. With over 60 online programs available, there exists an opportunity for flexible continued education in diverse fields.