Anderson University experienced major gains in its online program rankings, further solidifying its place among some of the best online programs in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings for 2021.
U.S. News & World Report provided high marks for Anderson University’s online bachelor; graduate business administration and organizational leadership; graduate education; and graduate nursing programs.
(See full list of Anderson University rankings below.)
“We are serious about excellence in our online learning experiences for students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels at Anderson University. The national recognition we received today is both appreciated and further validation that we’re moving our University forward in exciting and innovative ways, ” said President Evans P. Whitaker, Ph.D.
“We are extremely grateful for this recognition. Anderson University is fully committed to providing access and opportunity for learning, and that is especially true for adult and graduate students,” said Dr. Benjamin Deaton, vice president of technology, online learning and innovation. “We intentionally create and refine programs that are relevant to current workforce needs and provide for engaging learning experiences. Through our undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, Anderson University has a program for any learner that wants to finish their degree, find mobility in their career or expand their professional skill set.”
The U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs 2021 rankings for Anderson include:
- Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs: #2 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #139 nationally (rising 40 spots since 2020.)
- Online Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) Programs: #2 in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #91 nationally (rising 41 spots since 2020.)
- Online Graduate Education Programs: #3 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #91 nationally (rising 29 spots since 2020.)
- Online Graduate Nursing Programs: #3 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #68 nationally
- Online Bachelor Programs: #5 in South Carolina; #2 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #122 nationally