Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s online bachelor’s degree program has risen to No. 32 in the nation and ranks No. 4 in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Additionally, WT’s online bachelor’s degree program for veterans also rose significantly from 31st to 19th. The WT program is the #1 such program among Texas schools.
Several undergraduate and graduate programs also rank highly in the state and nationally in the new rankings, totaling 11 including online bachelor’s programs, online bachelor’s programs for veterans, online undergraduate business programs, online MBAs, and online MBAs. of programs have earned the magazine’s coveted Best Program status. Graduate programs in Veterans Affairs, Computer Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Education, Engineering, Business (non-MBA), and Nursing.
“West Texas A&M University has a proud history of excellence in the delivery of online education,” said Dr. Neil Terry, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Our current investments in the physical and technological infrastructure to support distance learning and the dedication of our faculty and staff will position this institution for long-term success.”
The overall ranking for online bachelor’s programs has increased from 45th place in 2024. It also rose in the national rankings. Graduate education programs rose from 127th to 114th. and graduate engineering programs from 37th to 31st.
The online MBA program for veterans ranks 62nd, or 7th overall among schools in Texas.
Eight of the 11 WT programs ranked in the top third of U.S. News & World Report.
Since 1997, WT has been a pioneer in online learning, with the fundamental reason being to provide easy access to higher education for students in the Panhandle region and beyond.
The ranked programs represent WT’s Graduate School, Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business, Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences, College of Engineering, and College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
U.S. News evaluated schools based on a variety of factors, including student engagement, teacher qualifications, and services and technology.
Now in its 13th year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs are designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year’s edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor’s and master’s programs using metrics specific to online learning. This ranking includes only degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.
Programs in the Engler College of Business have been recognized as part of the Best Programs ranking for 13 consecutive years.
Prospective students can see how WT compares to other institutions and how rankings are calculated on USNews.com.
For more information about Best Online programs, search Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram and use #BestOnline.
WT’s commitment to being a learner-centered university is a key component of the university’s long-term plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.
The plan is powered by a historic One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, which reached its original goal of $125 million 18 months after its public launch in September 2021 . The campaign’s new goal is to reach $175 million by 2025. To date, it has raised over $160 million.
About West Texas A&M University
WT, a regional research university, is redefining excellence on a 342-acre residential campus in Canyon, Texas, and Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center in downtown Amarillo. Founded in 1910, the university has been part of the Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT has been a registered Hispanic-serving institution since 2016, has an enrollment of more than 9,000 students, and offers 66 bachelor’s degree programs, including eight associate degrees. 44 graduate degrees, including combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees, professional degrees, and two doctoral degrees. The university is also home to the Panhandle Plains History Museum, the state’s largest history museum and home to one of the finest art collections in the Southwest. The Buffaloes are members of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offer 14 men’s and women’s track and field programs.
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