By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Western Kentucky is in the top 100 institutions for online learning, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
The 2025 rankings were determined based on factors such as program engagement, services and technology, faculty credentials and training, and expert opinion, according to the university’s release.
According to the report, “U.S. News chose factors that weigh how these programs are being delivered and their effectiveness at awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable amount of time.”
The public university ranks 71 in best online bachelor’s programs. WKU is tied with University of Texas-San Antonio, Bowling Green State University and the New England Institute of Technology, a private school. This ranking represents a 19-point increase from its ranking in 2024.
Several individual programs also earned impressive rankings this year.
WKU’s online undergraduate business program ranked No. 41 in the nation. The veteran’s bachelor’s program rose to No. 37, the veteran’s MBA program climbed to No. 49, and veteran’s graduate education was ranked No. 31. Additionally, the MBA program earned a ranking of No. 75, and graduate education secured No. 104.
