In its 2026 edition of Best Online Programs, U.S. News & World Report ranked several Georgia State online programs among the nation’s best.

Georgia State’s online master’s in criminal justice program climbed significantly, up 28 spots, to No. 13. Georgia State’s online master's in nursing, family nurse practitioner program ranked for the first time, landing at No. 8. These gains reflect the university’s ongoing efforts to deliver exceptional online graduate education tailored to the needs of diverse learners.

Georgia State’s online bachelor’s in psychology program ranked No. 7, and the online bachelor’s in business administration program ranked No. 15. It is the second year in a row the two programs have been recognized among the nation’s top 15 by U.S. News, which chose factors that weigh how online programs are delivered and their effectiveness at awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable amount of time to all types of students.

U.S. News assessed schools based on four categories: Engagement, Services and Technologies, Faculty Credentials and Training, and Peer Assessment.

“We are proud to see our online programs recognized among the nation’s best,” said Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicolle Parsons-Pollard. “These rankings reflect the intentional design behind our online offerings and our commitment to delivering the same instructional quality, academic rigor and support for student success across the full range of Georgia State’s learning environments.”

For six years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Georgia State the No. 1 public university for undergraduate teaching. Georgia State’s online programs offer the same acclaimed commitment to first-rate instruction. The university offers 85-plus online and hybrid options at all academic levels, from associate to doctor's degrees.

Learn more at online.gsu.edu.