Kennesaw State among nation’s top universities for online degrees in U.S. News rankings
KENNESAW, Ga. | Jan 29, 2026
“Earning top rankings in Georgia affirms Kennesaw State’s commitment to offering online programs for students to pursue a KSU degree from virtually anywhere,” President Kathy S. Schwaig said. “This distinction serves as a proud testament to our continued dedication to supporting student success through academic pathways that align with their personal and professional journeys and fit the demands of their lives.”
The online undergraduate psychology program earned Kennesaw State’s highest national ranking at No. 12 in the United States. The criminal justice master’s degree program also saw significant momentum, climbing 26 spots from last year to reach No. 26 nationally. Additionally, KSU earned high marks for its online master’s in nursing at No. 30 and the online bachelor’s business programs at No. 32.
Kennesaw State continues to be a top choice for military veterans seeking degrees, earning the distinction as the only Georgia university ranked nationally in two categories — Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology for Veterans at No. 17 and the Online Graduate Business Programs for Veterans at No. 35. Additionally, KSU is No. 21 in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans and among the top 100 in Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans.
U.S. News & World Report Rankings by KSU Colleges
Bagwell College of Education
- Best Online Master’s in Education for Veterans - No. 21
Coles College of Business
- Best Online Bachelor’s in Business - No. 32
- Best Online MBA for Veterans - No. 32
- Best Online Graduate Business Programs for Veterans - No. 35 (excluding MBA)
- Best Online MBA - No. 50
College of Computing and Software Engineering
- Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology for Veterans - No. 17
- Best Online Master’s in Information Technology - No. 35
Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology - No. 12
- Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice - No. 26
Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
- Best Online Master’s in Nursing - No. 30
Kennesaw State offers 29 fully online master’s degree programs, 17 bachelor’s degree programs, four doctoral degree programs, and five specialist degree programs.
The U.S. News rankings evaluate degree-granting online programs at regionally accredited institutions that are offered 100% online. Now in its 15th year, the rankings assess nearly 1,800 online degree programs at colleges and universities throughout the nation.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 51,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.