{"id":1322,"date":"2025-02-13T15:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?p=1322"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:50:37","slug":"a-premier-online-education-by-miami-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/2025\/02\/a-premier-online-education-by-miami-online\/","title":{"rendered":"A Premier Online Education, by Miami Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Since 1999, Miami University has prided itself on its expertise in the online education space. Miami Online announces that U.S. News &amp; World Report recognizes <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/index.html\">Miami Online<\/a> bachelor\u2019s programs in the following rankings for 2025:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/bachelors\/rankings?location=Ohio\">No. 4 for the Best Online Bachelor\u2019s Programs in Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/miami-university-regionals-586277\/bachelors\">No. 123 for Best Online Bachelor\u2019s Programs Overall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/miami-university-regionals-586277\/bachelors\">No. 87 for Best Online Bachelor\u2019s Programs in Business<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/miami-university-regionals-586277\/bachelors\">No. 95 for Best Online Bachelor\u2019s Programs for Veterans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37049416900eb8569f5076470f8bb51e\" style=\"color:#c41230\">Do college rankings matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">These rankings may sound fine and dandy, but what do they mean for you and prospective students? U.S. News &amp; World Report (USNWR) has released its annual college rankings for decades, starting in 1983. Students have referred to the rankings to look for quality programs since their inception \u2014 in fact \u2014 some studies have found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/admissions\/2023\/09\/13\/us-news-not-behemoth-one-might-think#:~:text=Only%20about%2025%20percent%20of,students%20sought%20rankings%20information%20there.\">1 in 4 students<\/a> utilize rankings like this to help them choose where to go to college. As colleges have shifted and changed, so have the rankings. Different rankings categories, such as Best Regional Schools, Best Online Programs, and even degree-specific rankings like Best MBA, are all created by companies like USNWR and others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2025\/02\/best-online-bachelors-2025-1080-x-1080.png\" alt=\"No. 4 Best Online Bachelor's Program in Ohio. U.S. News &amp; World Report 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-1341\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2025\/02\/best-online-bachelors-2025-1080-x-1080.png 945w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2025\/02\/best-online-bachelors-2025-1080-x-1080-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2025\/02\/best-online-bachelors-2025-1080-x-1080-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2025\/02\/best-online-bachelors-2025-1080-x-1080-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2025\/02\/best-online-bachelors-2025-1080-x-1080-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ab043ae3ee8bdca626fe31d30ce5d8f\" style=\"color:#c41230\">Evaluating online programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In 2012, U.S. News &amp; World Report, perhaps the biggest player in the college rankings game, created a new category to provide rankings specifically for online undergraduate degree programs. Since 2022, Miami University has applied for recognition in this category and has consistently appeared in rankings. This year&#8217;s edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degree programs using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/online-education\/articles\/rankings-methodologies\">metrics<\/a> specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally-accredited institutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">U.S. News evaluated schools based on factors such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a00f4fec7125f460a6a463eb1b38647\" style=\"color:#c41230\">What factors boosted Miami Online\u2019s 2025 rankings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Affordable tuition and fees and a lower-than-average student loan debt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Small class sizes, averaging less than 21 students per course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Access to all student resources as an online student \u2014 from financial aid to career services to tech support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Highly qualified faculty with experience and training in best online practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Data-informed practices and policies that put students first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The advantages of Miami Online help set it apart from other online programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-594002810668348a50878b2a67f02f66\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">Interim Director Erica Noll Crawford had this to say about the online rankings:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"> <em>At Miami Online, we prioritize doing the right thing for our students and always strive to give them a high-quality education. We are grateful for this recognition from USNWR and look forward to continuing to build on our great work thus far!<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5100288e1489a215ac1c6dfbcf46d91a\" style=\"color:#c41230\">Why choose Miami Online?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Miami Online offers dozens of short-term programs \u2013 <a 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Miami Online serves students at all stages of education and life, including working adults who need new skills for career advancement, those who want to pursue or complete their first college degree, college graduates whose lives are too demanding for on-campus graduate school, or lifelong learners. Miami Online offers a world-renowned education on your terms. Whether you are working, raising a family, or just prefer the online format, our programs allow you to pursue higher education and career advancement without giving up your way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you\u2019re a current Miami Online student, thank you for choosing us to partner with you in your education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you or a loved one are considering pursuing a certificate, degree, or a Microcredential with Miami Online, <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/index.html\">visit our website to learn more<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Email your questions to <a href=\"mailto:MiamiOnline@MiamiOH.edu\">MiamiOnline@MiamiOH.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#edece2;font-size:20px\"><em>Content written by Miami Online staff. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1999, Miami University has prided itself on its expertise in the online education space. 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