Online Veteran Bachelor's Program Achieves First 'U.S.' News Ranking

Florida Atlantic University's online bachelor's program for veterans is ranked for the first time at No. 67 in the nation for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.

Florida Atlantic University's online bachelor's program for veterans is ranked for the first time at No. 67 in the nation for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.

"We are honored to celebrate this very special and meaningful national recognition which showcases both Florida Atlantic and our exceptional military-connected students. We are committed to providing our students with innovative academics, sense of belonging, and robust services and support," said Jason Nadolinski, director of military and veteran student success at FAU. "This national recognition serves to validate that our students are pursuing class-leading higher education at a top national university. As a retired U.S. Navy veteran, I am especially proud of our Florida Atlantic military-connected students and veteran owl alumni."

In addition, FAU's online master's in education moved up to No. 46, up from No. 52 in last year's rankings.

Fully online undergraduate programs are offered in FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.

Now in its 15th year, the U.S. News & World Report "Best Online Programs" list is a resource for students and working adults who are increasingly seeking online education programs for degree completion and career advancement. Prospective students can use the searchable directory to explore factors such as tuition, program offerings and online services offered to enrolled students.

The 2025 Best Online Programs methodologies are based on several factors, including engagement, faculty credentials and training, expert opinion and services and technologies provided. Only degree-granting programs that are offered predominantly online by regionally accredited institutions were considered.

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