COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – 2/10/26– Colorado Technical University has once again been honored by being named in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings, earning places on multiple lists. These rankings highlight the strength of CTU®’s online offerings and student support.
For the 12th consecutive year, CTU® is listed among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans.1 These distinctions highlight the University’s ongoing focus on technology-enabled learning and student engagement, supported by resources such as CTU’s Virtual Campus and the award-winning CTU Mobile app.
“At CTU, everything starts with our students—their goals, their challenges, and their need for education that fits their lives,” said Elise Baskel, University President. “These continued rankings signal that our online programs, support services, and use of technology are working together in the right way to help students move forward.”
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings help prospective students compare accredited institutions that deliver most coursework online. For 2026, U.S. News evaluated hundreds of online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs using measures specific to distance education, including student engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer assessment, student services and technologies, and student excellence.2
CTU’s online degree programs are designed with nontraditional students in mind—those balancing jobs and family responsibilities while continuing to move forward in their education.
In total, CTU has been named in 8 categories:1
- Best Online Bachelor's Programs (12th consecutive year)
- Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans (12th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs (12th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master’s in Information Technology Programs (12th consecutive year)
- Best Online MBA Programs (11th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master’s in Business Programs, Excluding MBA (11th consecutive year)
- Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs (8th consecutive year)
- Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (6th consecutive year)
“I’m incredibly proud of this acomplishment and of the remarkable work our faculty and staff do every day,” said Dr. Kathleen Schnier, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer and Provost. “Their energy, knowledge, and unwavering support for our students are what stand behind these continued rankings.”
About Colorado Technical University
Since 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) has helped students fit a real-world education into their busy daily lives. With nearly 70 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 accreditor 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 27, 2026
2 "Methodology: Best Online Bachelor's Programs Rankings." U.S. News & World Report. Accessed January 27, 2026.
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