Michigan State University ranks 18th in the nation based on an assessment of online master’s degree programs in education, according to U.S. News & World Report. MSU moved up from No. 23 last year.
This is the third time U.S. News has ranked online degree programs based on a variety of data provided by more than 200 participating institutions. Four disciplines at the master’s degree level are ranked: business, engineering, nursing and education. The listing ranks schools based on a composite of scores in four categories: student engagement, student services and technology, admissions selectivity, and faculty credentials and training. This year, the ranking also incorporates a measure of program reputation based on a survey of peers.
The MSU College of Education offers six fully online master’s degree programs. The information used by U.S. News represents an aggregate of available data about students, faculty and practices across all of those programs, with an emphasis on the program with the largest enrollment, the Master of Arts in Education (MAED).
MSU tied with University of Cincinnati at No. 18 based on overall score.
Visit the U.S. News website for the full list of schools ranked in education, as well as more information about the methodology used.