Exterior shot of a building on the UVA campus. (Photo courtesy of Ron Cogswell/Flickr).
UVA’s School of Education ranks 9th in U.S. News’ 2025 list for online graduate education, excelling in multiple programs.
In an increasingly digital educational landscape, the University of Virginia‘s School of Education and Human Development continues to demonstrate excellence in online learning. The school has secured a prestigious top-10 position in U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings, highlighting its commitment to quality distance education.
Top-tier recognition for online education excellence
The school tied for ninth place among more than 300 institutions evaluated in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. Sharing this distinguished position are Arizona State University, Texas A&M University, the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.
Particularly noteworthy is the school’s exceptional performance across specialized programs. All four of its online educational offerings achieved top-10 rankings:
– Administration and Supervision secured the 5th position
– Both Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education programs ranked 7th
– Instructional Media Design placed 9th
Outstanding support for the military community
The school demonstrated particular strength in serving military personnel, with its online Master of Education program for veterans earning the number 2 spot nationally. This ranking reflects both the program’s academic quality and its financial advantages for veterans and active service members.
Comprehensive evaluation criteria
The rankings were determined through analysis of five key areas that are particularly relevant to online education: levels of student engagement, options for peer assessment, staff credentials and training, services and technologies available, and student achievement. Regarding the school’s rankings, Catherine Brighton, senior associate dean for academic programs and student affairs, stated: “This recognition reaffirms the incredible work being done by our faculty and staff to provide an online experience that combines flexibility with the highest academic standards.”
This story was generated in part by AI and edited by The Dogwood staff.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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