Rogers State University has been named by U.S. News and World Report as offering some of the best online programs nationwide in higher education.
Rankings were released Jan. 21, 2025, as part of U.S. News and World Report’s “2025 Best Online Programs” rankings for universities and colleges.
RSU was included among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor Programs, ranking 184th overall out of the entire nation, up 13 spots from its 2024 ranking.
Additionally, RSU was ranked 140th in the Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs.
Further, RSU was ranked in the #272-355 Best Online MBA Programs (this section does not denote individual rankings), equivalent to its placement in this category in previous years.
“I am pleased for RSU to once again receive this recognition from U.S. News and World Report for the excellence of our online programs,” said RSU Interim President Dr. Mark Rasor. “These rankings reflect the quality of teaching by our faculty, the excellence in service by our staff, and the dedication to success by our students. It is crucial for universities to deliver quality online learning, and Rogers State excels in this area. RSU works continuously to improve the student experience in its online programs.”
In its 13th year, the U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs is designed to assist individuals looking to complete or further their education, as they compare colleges and universities. This year’s edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions. U.S. News evaluated schools based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies.
A pioneer in online education, RSU offers a master’s degree, bachelor’s degrees, and associate degrees entirely online, as well as numerous micro-credentials. Since the inception of its online distance education program in 1992, RSU has earned distinction as the first university in Oklahoma – and one of the first in the nation – to offer college degrees entirely via the internet.
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Learn more about Rogers State University’s online programs.