U.S. News & World Report recognized several of Georgia Southern University’s online programs as among the best in the nation in its 2025 annual rankings report.
Revealing an upward trend, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology program rose to 27th place among criminal justice online master’s programs, maintaining its position as the university’s highest-ranked online program. Notably, the university also received new recognition as #62 Best Online MBA Program for Veterans.
“The Georgia Southern Online MBA program is a great option for veterans who often have to balance their education with their careers and families,” said William Gammon, Director of Military Veterans Services. “This program gives them the opportunity to accomplish all of their pursuits.”
Online MBA made a significant jump from 217th to 100th among online MBA programs, and Parker College of Business’s suite of additional programs rose from 114th to 84th in Best Online Business (Non-MBA). program.
The College of Education also claimed the No. 85 position for online education master’s degree programs.
Georgia Southern University continues to expand its offering of flexible, career-focused online programs that allow students to study from anywhere. Students benefit from the same faculty and extensive support services as students studying on campus without having to commute to school.
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