Aliso Viejo, Calif. (March 5, 2026) — For the 14th consecutive year, University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Online Programs rankings. The university earned national recognition in multiple categories that assess the quality of online bachelor’s and master’s programs.
For 2026, these are the categories and UMass Global’s rankings:
UMass Global offers a number of core online bachelor’s degrees, including 28 concentrations, enabling students to align their studies with their professional goals. Many business and IT programs are also available through UMass Global MyPath, a competency-based education format that allows students to progress at their own pace and pay a flat rate per CBE academic year. Designed for working adults, this format supports learners who balance coursework with jobs, family responsibilities, military service, and more.
UMass Global’s online master’s programs are designed to deliver advanced, career-relevant education for working professionals seeking to move into leadership roles in business, education, behavioral health, and related fields. Offerings include an MBA with multiple emphasis options, master’s degrees in organizational leadership, healthcare administration, human resources, education, special education, teaching, and more. These graduate programs emphasize practical skills, real-world application, and flexible online formats that enable students to balance professional responsibilities with their academic goals.
UMass Global has always been focused on providing reputable, accessible education that fits into the lives of their students. The university began with providing outreach education to Marines at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in Orange County, California. Today, more than 7 percent of UMass Global students have military ties as active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, or dependents. This continues to shape the university’s online offerings and support services for military-connected students and learners globally.
Recognition from U.S. News & World Report is especially meaningful because the Best Online Programs rankings are widely used by prospective students, employers, and higher education leaders as a benchmark of online program quality. For the 2026 rankings, U.S. News evaluated nearly 1,850 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at regionally accredited institutions. Inclusion in these rankings signals that UMass Global’s online offerings meet rigorous standards in areas such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and student services — factors that are critical to success for adults completing degrees online. This continued national visibility helps reinforce the value of a UMass Global degree in the marketplace and affirms the university’s mission to provide flexible, high-quality education for nontraditional students.
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