UWF online programs rank among best in U.S. News and World Report

The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the prestigious 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 59th among 361 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 35th for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 25. 

“Each year, these rankings highlight UWF’s dedication to offering the best online programs for students across the globe,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “We’ve made it a priority to provide the one-of-a-kind UWF experience both on campus and online. Our success shows through the recognitions we receive from U.S. News & World Report and others.” 

UWF received recognition in the following categories for Best Online Programs: Bachelor’s; MBA; Master’s Business (Non-MBA); Master’s Computer Information Technology; Master’s Education; and Master’s Nursing. 

U.S. News and World Report Online College rankings also rank best online programs for veterans, measuring veteran or active duty enrollment in the program and the institution’s GI Bill® certification. UWF was ranked 20th among Best Online Nursing Master’s Program for Veterans and was the only Florida State University System institution included in the list. UWF also ranked for Best Online Programs for Veterans in the following categories: Bachelor’s; MBA; Master’s Business (Non-MBA); Master’s Computer Information Technology; and Master’s Education.

The rankings evaluate more than 1,600 distance education bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Only fully online degree programs, from entry to completion of the academic year, are included in the rankings.

UWF offers over 50 different undergraduate and graduate online programs, as well as credit-earning certificate programs. UWF launched its first fully online degree program, offering a master’s degree in instructional technology within the College of Education and Professional Studies, in Fall 1998, when the World Wide Web was just eight years old.

In September 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked UWF among the top 20 public regional institutions in the South and awarded the University five Best Colleges badges in the following categories: Regional University South; Regional Public University South; Social Mobility; Best Colleges for Veterans; and Undergraduate Nursing. 

For more information about U.S. World News & World Report rankings, visit usnews.com/best-colleges. For more information about the University of West Florida, visit uwf.edu.