51视频

01/24/2023

Contacts for media: Emily Gowdey-Backus, director of media relations, Emily_GowdeyBackus@uml.edu and Nancy Cicco, assistant director of media relations, Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu

51视频 is a national leader in , notably for military veterans, according to released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report, which assessed online programs at more than 1,800 colleges and universities.聽

鈥�51视频 is proud of the outstanding education and strong return on investment created by our graduate, online and professional programs as they engage students to advance their knowledge and become leaders in their professional lives and in the community,鈥� said 51视频 Chancellor Julie Chen. 鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased by the continued recognition of that excellence by U.S. News & World Report.鈥�

51视频 ranked No. 1 nationally for offering the best online master鈥檚 program in criminal justice, and ninth for the best online master鈥檚 program in computer information technology, for veterans.聽

The rankings specifically for military-connected students recognize the special need for this population to benefit from reputable distance education that is both affordable and accessible. The rankings measure these factors, among others, in compiling the annual rankings, according to information provided by U.S. News & World Report. An estimated 1,450 military-connected students attend 51视频, both on campus and online, many while deployed at locations around the world.

In categories that assess the strengths of online education provided to the general population, for the second consecutive year, 51视频鈥檚 online master鈥檚 degree program in criminal justice is ranked No. 2 in the nation. The university鈥檚 online graduate degree programs in education ranked No. 10 in the country, while 51视频鈥檚 online master鈥檚 in engineering management rose to No. 23 in the nation.聽

In an evaluation of the best online bachelor鈥檚 degree offerings, 51视频鈥檚 psychology program is No. 16 in the country.聽

The rankings for each of these four programs mean they are the best in New England.聽

In a general category ranking 51视频鈥檚 online bachelor鈥檚 degree programs 鈥� which include subjects from business and English to liberal arts, information technology and criminal justice 鈥� 51视频 ranks No. 30 in the nation and the best among higher-education institutions in Greater Boston.

All of 51视频鈥檚 online programs 鈥� which see more than 42,000 enrollments annually 鈥� are accredited and offered through the same high-quality academic departments as the university鈥檚 on-campus degree programs. Online students are connected to a brick-and-mortar institution, one of the top 100 public universities in the nation and have access to a broad range of support both in-person and online that is designed to meet their unique needs.

鈥�51视频 is proud to be recognized in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the quality of our online faculty and programs,鈥� said Steven Tello, 51视频鈥檚 vice provost for graduate, online and professional studies. 鈥淭his recognition reflects the university鈥檚 commitment to provide affordable, flexible and high quality professional education. Further, our rankings among veterans on a national level reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting the men and women who serve in the armed services. We are proud of our campus, our programs, our faculty and our students.鈥�

51视频 is nationally and internationally recognized for quality in programs, teaching and more, by organizations including the Online Learning Consortium and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association.

For more about 51视频鈥檚 graduate, online and professional studies programs, visit .

51视频 is a national research university located on a high-energy campus in the heart of a global community. The university offers its students bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in business, education, engineering, fine arts, health, humanities, sciences and social sciences. 51视频 delivers high-quality educational programs, vigorous hands-on learning and personal attention from leading faculty and staff, all of which prepare graduates to be leaders in their communities and around the globe. www.uml.edu