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May 19, 2026

Forbes Named NC State among the Best Online Master’s Programs for Military Service Members, Citing the University as the “Best Deal for North Carolina Residents”

NC State has been recognized by Forbes as one of the best online master’s programs for military service members, earning the distinction of “Best Deal for North Carolina Residents.” In its 2026 ranking, Forbes highlighted NC State’s value for in-state students, noting its annual in-state graduate tuition and fees of $12,101. The ranking also cited…
College of Education ranked #1 in N.C., #10 for veterans, and #18 in the nation in U.S. News 2026 Best Online in Master's Rankings

Jan 30, 2026

College of Education Ranked #18 in U.S. News’ Best Online Programs Rankings

NC State’s College of Education is ranked #18 in the nation in the 2026U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s in Education Programs rankings announced Jan. 27, 2026. That is up from two spots over last year and an improvement of 28 spots since 2022.

Jan 30, 2026

Jenkins Online Graduate Business Programs Get High Marks in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The Jenkins Online Master’s Programs continue to rank in the top 25 nationwide.
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Jan 30, 2026

Online Programs Maintain Their High Rankings

NC State’s online programs have made another strong showing in the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings, with five programs earning top-10 spots in their respective fields for 2026. The online master’s degree in educational administration made the biggest jump in the rankings, climbing from No. 15 in 2023 to No. 6 this year.…
US News Rankings 2025 Online Master's Programs

Jan 23, 2025

NC State College of Education Ranked #20 in U.S. News’ Best Online Programs Rankings

NC State’s College of Education is ranked #20 in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, an improvement of seven spots over last year. The college also ranked #1 in North Carolina and #7 in the nation for online education programs for veterans.
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Jan 23, 2025

Online Degree Programs Climb Atop the Rankings

Programs for business students, educators and engineers ranked high in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings for online programs.
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Jul 10, 2024

NC State Online MBA Ranked No. 4 in Employability in 2024 QS Global Ranking

The Jenkins Professional Online MBA program at Poole College of Management is ranked No. 4 in employability and No. 18 overall out of 100 programs worldwide.
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Feb 29, 2024

LPS Online Bachelor’s Program in Top 5

NC State’s Leadership in Public Sector program ranks #4 in the nation in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings. That is a jump of 14 spots from last year! Read more about this accomplishment!
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Feb 15, 2024

3 Online Degree Programs Crack the Rankings Top 10 

NC State was well-represented in the U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings of best online programs.

Jan 26, 2023

Education, Computer IT Move Up in Online Rankings

U.S. News delivers good news for two of NC State's graduate programs in this year's ranking of the nation's top online degrees. Programs for veterans in business, education and engineering also score honors.