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

51Թ’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.

51Թ’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.


By lisa metcalf | 1/17/2025

51Թ’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 51Թ. We are committed to providing our 51Թ with innovative academics, sense of belonging, and robust services and support,” said Jason Nadolinski, director of military and veteran student success at 51Թ. “This national recognition serves to validate that our 51Թ 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 51Թ and veteran owl alumni.”

In addition, 51Թ’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 51Թ’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 51Թ and working adults who are increasingly seeking online education programs for degree completion and career advancement. Prospective 51Թ can use the searchable directory to explore factors such as tuition, program offerings and online services offered to enrolled 51Թ.

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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