The Lone Star State Shines Bright in Online Education

Texas Woman’s University Makes the Grade

When it comes to top-notch online degree programs, Texas Woman’s University is the belle of the ball. According to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report, TWU’s got their online grads and business degrees swaggering on a whole new level. Notably, their online education and nursing programs, along with their bachelor’s business degrees, are strutting in the nation’s best group. This little nugget of wisdom was dropped this week in their 2025 “Best Online Programs” edition.

How Rankings Hit the Magic Number

Ever wonder how these rankings concoct their secret sauce? U.S. News doesn’t just throw darts at a wall. They’re all about metrics—specifically how well programs cater to distance learners. They also check out the bang-for-buck on those degrees. Affordability and timely degree completion—these are the gold stars everyone’s shooting for. And TWU? They’re acing it!

Education and Nursing: Leading the Charge

Oh, TWU’s online graduate programs in education? They’re not just gaining accolades; they’re in the top quartile nationwide, soaring above most with a Texas-sized flair. Among Texan institutions, they rank seventh out of 25. On a national scale, they hit 33rd for “Services and Technologies” and 58th for “Student Excellence.” Meanwhile, the nursing masters aren’t twiddling their thumbs either. They’re proudly nestled in the upper ranks compared to similar programs across the country.

A Show of Business Savvy

The online bachelor’s business programs at TWU are no slouches. In the grand alphabetical soup of business degrees, they’re standing high and mighty in the top half. Moreover, TWU’s Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship snagged a quotable mention on the elite list of best online MBA programs. Their MBA takes on the world with the poise of a seasoned New Yorker negotiating Fifth Avenue traffic.

The Methodical Madness

For their 2025 bash, the number crunchers behind the and includes around 1,800 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs from regionally accredited institutions. Ranking this many, you can bet it’s not a walk in Central Park. It’s arduous, but rewarding!

Well, that’s the scoop from Denton, folks. Texas Woman’s University is waving their Lone Star flag high and we’re here for it. Suddenly, rounding up education accolades sounds like a walk in the park—Central Park, that is.

Page last updated at: 5:12 PM, January 21, 2025.

For more on TWU’s mighty impressive achievements, check out the U.S. News rankings and you’ll see why they’re Texas proud!