Virginia Tech’s information technology master’s program received high praise Tuesday, ranking fourth in the nation in the latest 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
The rankings are updated annually and evaluate more than 100 universities across the country using a set of well-received, widely accepted metrics. Top-ranked programs have a strong traditional academic foundation based on strong enrollment, graduation rates, and instructor qualifications. We also excel in educating distance learners and offer solid career and financial support.
Virginia Tech’s Master of Information Technology (MIT) program is a collaboration between the College of Engineering and the Pamplin College of Business. The program also ranks No. 2 in the veteran division, marking the fifth consecutive year it has ranked in the top five in that division.
“As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the MIT program, we are proud of our leadership at the intersection of business and technology,” said Parviz Gandoforouch, associate dean of Pamplin Graduate Programs. “Ranked among the nation’s top rankings for nearly a decade, this program seamlessly integrates business strategy and technical expertise to help students drive digital transformation. With the support of an expert engineering faculty and an outstanding student body, we prepare our graduates to lead meaningful change. This recent ranking by Report highlights the University and Pamplin’s commitment to innovation, adaptability in a dynamic technology environment, and unwavering academic excellence.”
The College of Engineering’s overall online master’s program ranked within the nation’s top 20 for the second year in a row, tied for 18th place.
Two of the College of Engineering’s specific online master’s degree programs ranked in the top 10. These include:
Best online master’s degree in electrical engineering, up three places to tie for 8th place Best online master’s degree in industrial engineering, tied for 10th place
The College of Engineering offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge through Virginia Tech Engineering Online, a partnership with Cardinal Education, a consortium of six universities that emphasizes flexible and rigorous learning in online graduate study programs. Students can collaborate with engineers and expand their professional opportunities from the comfort of their home or office. The university’s online programs allow you to earn a master’s degree or graduate certificate to enhance your career and professional development.
“Our consistent excellence in online education stems from our strong collaboration with world-class faculty and innovative instructional designers in the Office of Technology-Enhanced Learning and Online Strategy,” said Director of Graduate and Professional Studies says Alicia Johnson. “This partnership has resulted in tangible results, including the recent learning management system integration prototype testing of industry-standard notebook technology to power future online courses. Our working professional engineers will have seamless access to cutting-edge course content as well as real-world tools and technologies used in the industry.
“We are working together to enhance the entire learning experience and ensure online students, wherever they are, can get the most out of the Virginia Tech engineering experience.”
For the past 40 years, Virginia Tech has offered distance learning with recorded and archived online labs and lectures that allow students to access lecture materials at their convenience.
Additionally, the College of Engineering offers numerous certification programs that provide the flexibility needed by today’s engineers looking to expand and diversify their employment opportunities.
Additionally, U.S. News and World Report ranks Virginia Tech tied for 55th for online master’s in MBA programs. The university also performed well in its online master’s business program, coming in at 151st place.
Learn more about Virginia Tech’s rankings online.
