Anderson University saw marked improvement as U.S. News & World Report today released the 2025 Best Online Program rankings.
U.S. News & World Report this year noted AU’s online bachelor; master’s in nursing; master’s in business (non-MBA); master’s in education; and master’s in business administration (MBA) as among the best in the nation.
Anderson University ranks as the #69 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Program (rising 45 places from 2024); as the #79 Best Online Bachelor’s Program (rising 98 places from 2024); as the #110 Best Online Master’s in Business Program (non-MBA; rising 16 spots from 2024); as the #118 Best Online Master’s in Education Program (rising 49 spots from 2024); and as the #212 Best Online Master’s in Business Administration Program (MBA.)
AU’s status among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Program rankings are as follows:
- Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs: #2 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #69 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
- Best Online Bachelor’s Programs: #2 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #75 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
- Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (non-MBA): #1 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #110 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
- Best Online Master’s in Education Programs: #3 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #2 in Upstate South Carolina; #118 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
- Best Online Master’s of MBA Programs: #5 in South Carolina; #2 among private institutions in South Carolina; #2 in Upstate South Carolina; #212 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)