COLORADO SPRINGS, CO—3/5/25—Colorado Technical University’s quality degree programs and commitment to student service have earned the University a spot on multiple U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs ranking lists once again.
For the 11th consecutive year, CTU® has been recognized among the Best Online Bachelor's Programs and Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans, with improved rankings on both lists from the previous year. In addition, CTU is proud to announce that they have, for the first time, ranked in the category of Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for Veterans.1
This achievement underscores CTU's steadfast commitment to technology-driven education and student engagement, supported by resources such as our Virtual Campus and award-winning CTU Mobile App.
"From the very beginning, CTU has been dedicated to offering quality, industry-focused education to a wide range of students," says Elise Baskel, University President. "Our consistent ranking on this list is a testament to our ongoing efforts and a clear reflection that we are successfully meeting the goals we’ve set for our institution."
The U.S. News Best Online Programs lists are designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year's edition evaluated more than 1,700 online bachelor's and master's degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions. The programs are evaluated based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials and training, and services and technologies.2
CTU's online degree programs are specifically tailored for nontraditional students who balance work and family commitments while seeking to advance in their educational journeys.
In total, CTU has been named in 9 categories:1
- Best Online Bachelor's Programs (11th consecutive year)
- Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans (11th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs (11th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master’s in Information Technology Programs (11th consecutive year)
- Best Online MBA Programs (10th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master’s in Business Programs, Excluding MBA (10th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs (7th consecutive year)
- Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (5th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for Veterans (1st year)
"I am deeply honored by this recognition and immensely proud of the exceptional efforts of our faculty and staff," says Dr. Kathleen Schnier, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer and Provost. "This achievement highlights their relentless dedication and passion for our students’ success."
About Colorado Technical University
Since 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) has helped students fit a real-world education into their busy daily lives. With more than 80 degree programs and concentrations available, students can pursue a variety of degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. CTU offers flexible online classes, accessible through the University's Virtual Campus or the innovative CTU Mobile app. CTU also maintains a ground campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information about CTU, visit www.coloradotech.edu.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CTU cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement. CTU is a member of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO). For more information, visit www.perdoceoed.com.
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1 "Colorado Technical University." U.S. News & World Report. Accessed January 28, 2025
https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/colorado-technical-university-126827/rankings.
2 "Methodology: Best Online Bachelor's Programs Rankings." U.S. News & World Report. Accessed January 28, 2025.
https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/bachelors-methodology.
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