{"id":25499,"date":"2026-01-26T18:47:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/?p=25499"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:07:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:07:57","slug":"11-years-and-counting-uf-again-ranks-among-nations-best-for-online-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/26\/11-years-and-counting-uf-again-ranks-among-nations-best-for-online-education\/","title":{"rendered":"11 years and counting: UF again ranks among nation\u2019s best for online education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>National recognition underscores UF\u2019s excellence in online instruction, faculty engagement and student success.<\/h2>\n<p>The UF College of Education remains at the forefront of online education, maintaining the No. 2 ranking in U.S. News and World Report\u2019s Best Online Graduate Education Programs among 323 peer institutions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/program-directory\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;View our Programs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;400d4f79-4e3f-474c-a178-dcff2ac2ed2d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/04\/College-of-Business-1030&#215;687-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;UF Arch&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]UF continues to be the top-ranked college of education in Florida and has placed among the top two nationally for eleven consecutive years. This sustained recognition demonstrates the college\u2019s established leadership in delivering flexible, innovative programs and high-impact learning experiences for students across the country.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1158561282\/aa0464cfe5?share=copy&#038;fl=sv&#038;fe=ci#t=0&#8243; module_id=&#8221;video&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|60px|auto|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/04\/MG_0276-300&#215;300-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Glenn Good&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|476px|476px|476px|476px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span>\u201cEleven continuous years as a national leader in online education reflects our belief that access and excellence can go hand in hand. True to our mission, we are committed to providing an exemplary educational experience that prepares our students for professional success while equipping them with the knowledge and skills to enrich their schools and communities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Glenn Good, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n<p>College of Education Dean<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The College of Education offers a robust portfolio of online graduate programs, continually advancing its online offerings with support from the college\u2019s E-Learning, Technology and Communications (ETC) department. This interdisciplinary team of instructional designers, videographers, editors, graphic designers and web and application developers partners with faculty to apply best practices, integrate emerging technologies and design engaging learning environments that support academic excellence and student success.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/11\/Web_SAAD_25-14.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Web_SAAD_25-14&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|6px|auto|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text quote_border_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span>\u201cYear after year, our online graduate programs succeed thanks to extraordinary collaboration among our faculty, staff, and students. Rankings aren\u2019t the end goal, but a reflection of our commitment to delivering research-driven, engaging, and accessible learning experiences. Through partnership between faculty and our ETC team, and in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies, we continuously innovate how we teach and learn online. Our focus remains exactly where it belongs: expanding opportunity, improving outcomes, and preparing the next generation of educational leaders.\u201d\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Jason Arnold, Ed.D.<\/h3>\n<p>Senior Director of E-learning, Technology and Communications<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/files\/2025\/02\/jason-reg-300&#215;300-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Jason Arnold&#8221; title_text=&#8221;jason-reg-300&#215;300&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|476px|476px|476px|476px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||68px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]In addition to its online graduate rankings, the University of Florida was recognized as the nation\u2019s top institution for online bachelor\u2019s degree programs overall, highlighting UF\u2019s commitment to high-quality education at every level.\u00a0[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialty Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As in past years, the college\u2019s specialty programs continue to rank in the top 10 across all available specialty areas, an accomplishment achieved consistently since U.S. News began ranking specialty programs in 2020. 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This is truly a testament to the innovative spirit and hard work of our faculty and staff, who are committed to serving our students well and preparing them to become the next generation of exceptional practitioners and scholars in the field.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Elayne Col\u00f3n, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n<p>Associate Dean for Academic &#038; Student Affairs[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/04\/Elayne-Colon-03-300&#215;300-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Elayne Colon&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|476px|476px|476px|476px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>According to U.S. News, a master\u2019s degree in education increases opportunities for advancement in leadership positions and can help further careers in teaching, training and development, and administration. Overall program rankings are determined based on five general components: student engagement (30 percent), expert opinion (20 percent), faculty credentials and training (20 percent), student services and technology (20 percent) and student excellence (10 percent).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|6px|auto|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This continued recognition has been earned by the consistent efforts of our faculty, staff and students,\u201d Good said. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re forging the future of education!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h3 {|| font-size: 16px; ||  font-weight: 600;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students are exceedingly happy with our programs because we meet their needs. We offer a variety of pathways, from a traditional school leadership track to a systems track for students who see themselves in different roles. Once in the program, our courses are constantly updated and offer exercises, literature, and media that are current, relevant and meaningful. We are barely scratching the surface of what\u2019s possible in education. Our program is designed so our graduates can lead and build the schools of today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Walter Balser, Ed.D.<\/h3>\n<p><em>Coordinator, Educational Leadership M.Ed. and Ed.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Reading and Literacy Education program at UF offers a rigorous, well-rounded and coherent curriculum that addresses pressing issues in the field. 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