CBU online programs place high in 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings

Riverside, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2025) – California Baptist University ranked in various categories for online education in the 2025 national rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

The categories included No. 35 for Best Online Bachelor's in Psychology Programs, No. 65 for Best Online Master's in Information Technology Programs, No. 79 for Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (excluding MBA) and No. 84 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.

Online programs at CBU are designed to provide high-quality education to students, said Dr. Elisa Shepard, associate provost for online education.

“We care deeply about instructor excellence in teaching, outstanding online course curriculum, high-impact student support services and helping students find belonging and purpose in their education,” she said. “At CBU, we strive to not only educate but to inspire and equip students to make a meaningful impact in the world.”

CBU also placed in several categories regarding online education for veterans, including No. 33 for Best Online Master's in Business Programs for Veterans (excluding MBA) and the No. 60 spot for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans.

The rankings acknowledge the attention admissions counselors, success coaches, faculty and specialized staff give to student veterans, said Jay Villasenor, director of the Veterans Resource Center.

“Student veterans go through many challenges in life, and returning to higher education is no easy task,” he said. “Our responsibility is to provide the tools and support student veterans need to succeed and help them fulfill their academic goals.”

CBU offers 262 fully online courses and 24 undergraduate majors, 15 master’s programs and five doctoral programs. During the fall 2024 semester, more than 5,499 students took at least one class online and 2,990 students were enrolled 100 percent online. Additionally, students in nearly all 50 states and 11 countries took CBU online classes.

For more information on the U.S. News & World Report rankings, please click here.

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