Nine online UofL programs are among the best in the country, including one in the top 10, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Program rankings.
UofL’s online psychology program is rated No. 7 in the nation according to the latest results. Two other programs made the top 50. UofL also received several honors for Best Online Programs for U.S. veterans.
UofL’s fully online programs have consistently appeared in the U.S. News and World Report rankings for more than a decade, earning recognition as some of the best-ranked education opportunities for online students.
In 2026, the following degrees received Best Online Program honors:
- Undergraduate Psychology – No. 7
- Undergraduate Business – No. 24
- Graduate Education (Best Online Programs for Veterans) – No. 43
- MBA (Best Online Programs for Veterans) – No. 54
- Graduate Business – No. 82
- Bachelor’s Degree (Best Online Programs for Veterans) – No. 83
- MBA – No. 93
- Bachelor’s Degree – No. 141
- Graduate Education – No. 145
Kelvin Thompson, UofL’s vice provost for online strategy and teaching innovation, highlighted the importance of quality online education in advancing lives and careers while offering the flexibility to balance life’s responsibilities.
“Providing accessible, high-quality online higher education is crucial for American social mobility,” Thompson said. “At UofL, our students come from all walks of life and in all manner of circumstances, including first generation, post-traditional and under-resourced students, and recognition from organizations like U.S. News & World Report reaffirms our commitment to excellence in everything we do.”
UofL recently introduced several new online programs, including its first fully online PhD program, the online PhD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development with a Specialization in Higher Education Administration.
UofL’s online programs are designed for both traditional and non-traditional students, including adult learners, working professionals, military and degree-completer students, as well as anyone looking to earn a college credential through flexible, high-quality online education.
For more information about UofL’s online programs, visit louisville.edu/online.
