Florida State University has received national recognition for its online graduate programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. The university announced that 12 of its distance-education programs were named among the “Best” when the rankings were released on Tuesday.
The university’s strongest performances are in education and information technology, with several programs placing in the nation’s Top 10 overall and among public universities. The School of Information’s online master’s program in information technology ranked No. 8 overall and No. 5 among public institutions. It also earned a Top 5 ranking for veterans, placing No. 5 nationally and No. 4 among public universities.
Education programs at the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences maintained multiple Top 10 positions. The online master’s program in curriculum and instruction was ranked No. 3 nationally, continuing its position among both public and private institutions. Special education ranked No. 7 overall, as did educational and instructional media design.
The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice kept its status as a national leader with its online graduate program ranking No. 12 overall and No. 7 among public universities.
Graduate business programs at the Herbert Wertheim College of Business continued to be recognized, ranking No. 18 overall in the Best Online Graduate Business Programs category. The online MBA program placed No. 21 nationally and No. 16 among programs serving veterans. This category includes non-MBA master’s degrees such as accounting, business analytics, and supply chain management.
FSU also performed well for military-affiliated students, earning Top 10 and Top 25 placements across information technology, education, and business disciplines.
According to U.S. News & World Report, these rankings are based on factors including student engagement, faculty credentials, academic services, and peer evaluations.
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