UIW Receives Top-Rankings from National Publication for Online Education
U.S. News & World Report out with 2025 Best Online Programs Rankings
San Antonio – January 22, 2025 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce it has received some top-rankings in the 2025 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs list. This includes being ranked the No. 1 Catholic university in the Nation in the category of Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans and the No.1 private university in the State of Texas in the category of Best Online Bachelor’s Program.
“UIW has become a destination for students seeking impactful programs taught by innovative faculty members and delivered in formats that help fuel their success,” says Dr. Thomas M. Evans, UIW president. “Our approach, Mission and commitment to the student experience align especially well with the needs and values of military and veteran students. I am so proud to see that reflected in our new rankings and new position as the best provider of online bachelor’s degree programs for veterans among Catholic institutions nationally.”
For the 2025 edition, U.S. News & World Report assessed 1,780 online degree programs and ranked the vast majority of them. The rankings measure overall academic quality at the baccalaureate and master’s levels across disciplines such as master’s in business, criminal justice, education, engineering, information technology and nursing. The publication also produced the best programs for military veterans and active-duty service members ranking - which credits strong academic programs for enrolling veterans and making available ample financial benefits linked to federal programs.
“UIW continues to make it a strategic priority to be the premier provider of education to active-duty, veterans and their families and it is an honor to be recognized as a top provider by U.S. News & World Report,” says Jonathan Lovejoy, interim dean of the UIW School of Professional Studies. “Our online programs allow all our students to successfully achieve their academic and professional goals in formats that are flexible and allow for a balance in work, life, family and school.”
Overall, in taking into account all of the institutions ranked by the publication nationally, UIW ranked No. 42 in Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans and No. 75 in Best Online Bachelor’s Program.
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