What Are the Top Online Master's Programs?

Many top-ranked graduate schools offer online master's degree programs in subjects similar to those of their highly regarded traditional programs. This article describes some top schools that offer online master's programs.

Online Master's Programs From Top Graduate Schools

While online master's degree programs themselves are not ranked, many graduate schools ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com, offer online master's programs. The three most common subjects for master's degrees are business administration, education and engineering. The schools listed below have graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report and offer online master's programs:

Indiana University - Bloomington
The University of Wisconsin - Madison
Georgia Institute of Technology

Online Master's Degree Programs at Indiana University - Bloomington

Indiana University at Bloomington, tied for 22nd in the overall U.S. News and World Report's graduate business program listing, is the highest-ranked school to offer an online degree. The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, available through the Kelley School of Business, begins with general business administration skills. Second-year students can choose three electives in a business specialty area that interests them.

Online Master's Degree Programs at the University of Wisconsin - Madison

The 7th-ranked School of Education at University of Wisconsin at Madison offers an online Master of Science for Professional Educators. This program is geared towards individuals already working as teachers and deals with educational psychology. This online master's degree program includes classes on education policy, curriculum design and educational leadership, preparing graduates for advanced careers in education.

Online Master's Degree Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The Georgia Institute of Technology, ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the 4th best traditional engineering graduate school, offers several online master's degrees in engineering. The school offers professional engineers the chance to earn a Master of Science degree in such disciplines as environmental, mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering. The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a Master of Science Degree combining those two engineering areas.

Popular Schools

Kaplan University

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Popular programs at Kaplan University:
- Master
Online Programs Available
Strayer University

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Popular programs at Strayer University:
- Master
  - Jack Welch Executive Master of Business Administration
  - Master - Accounting: Corporate Accounting
  - Master - Accounting: International Accounting
  - Master - Information Systems: Computer Forensics Management
  - Master - Information Systems: Enterprise Network Management
  - Master - Information Systems: Information Systems Management
Online Programs Available
Ashford University

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Popular programs at Ashford University:
- Master
  - Master of Business Administration
  - Master of Public Administration
  - Masters - Education
  - Masters - Education: Assessment & Measurement
  - Masters - Education: Child Development
  - Masters - Education: Culturally Responsive Education
Online Programs Available
Walden University

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Popular programs at Walden University:
- Master
  - Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - General Program
  - Master - Accounting
  - Master - Accounting: Accounting for the Professional
  - Master - Accounting: Accounting with CPA Emphasis
  - Master - Adult Learning: General
  - Master - Adult Learning: Online Teaching
Online Programs Available
University of Southern California

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Popular programs at University of Southern California:
- Master
  - Master - Social Work
Online Programs Available
DeVry University

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Popular programs at DeVry University:
- Master
  - Master - Accounting
  - Master's - Accounting and Financial Management
  - Master's - Accounting and Financial Management: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  - Master's - Accounting and Financial Management: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  - Master's - Accounting and Financial Management: Finance
  - Master's - Business Administration
Online Programs Available
Full Sail University

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Popular programs at Full Sail University:
- Master
  - Master in Creative Writing
  - Master in Education Media Design & Technology
  - Master in Entertainment Business
  - Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  - Master in Internet Marketing
  - Master in Media Design
Online Programs Available
Southern New Hampshire University

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Popular programs at Southern New Hampshire University:
- Master
  - International MBA
  - International MBA - Entrepreneurship
  - International MBA - Finance
  - International MBA - Healthcare Informatics
  - International MBA - Healthcare Management
  - International MBA - Human Resources
Online Programs Available
USC - Rossier School of Education

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Popular programs at USC - Rossier School of Education:
- Master
  - Master of Arts - Teaching with Gifted Education Certificate
  - Master of Arts - TESOL
  - Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Multiple Subject Teaching
  - Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary English
  - Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Mathematics
  - Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Science
Online Programs Available
Concordia University Portland

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Popular programs at Concordia University Portland:
- Master
  - Masters - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
  - Masters - Curriculum & Instruction: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
  - Masters - Curriculum & Instruction: ESOL (K-Adult)
  - Masters - Curriculum & Instruction: Mathematics
  - Masters - Curriculum & Instruction: Methods & Curriculum
  - Masters - Curriculum & Instruction: Reading
Online Programs Available
Grand Canyon University

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Popular programs at Grand Canyon University:
- Master
  - Ken Blanchard Executive MBA
  - M.S in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Bridge)
  - MA in Christian Studies: Christian Leadership
  - MA in Christian Studies: Pastoral Ministry
  - MA in Christian Studies: Urban Ministry
  - MA in Christian Studies: Youth Ministry
Online Programs Available
Post University

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Popular programs at Post University:
- Master
  - Master - Human Services
  - Master of Business Administration
  - Master of Business Administration: Entrepreneurship
  - Master of Business Administration: Finance
  - Master of Business Administration: Marketing
  - Master of Education
Online Programs Available
Capella University

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Popular programs at Capella University:
- Master
  - Bachelor - Nursing: RN-to-BSN/MSN Combined Option (CCNE-accredited)
  - Master - Addiction Counseling
  - Master - Applied Behavior Analysis
  - Master - Business Administration: Accounting
  - Master - Business Administration: Business Intelligence
  - Master - Business Administration: Entrepreneurship
Online Programs Available
Saint Joseph's University

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Popular programs at Saint Joseph's University:
- Master
Online Programs Available
South University

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Popular programs at South University:
- Master
  - Master - Business Administration: Accounting
  - Master - Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Small Business
  - Master - Business Administration: Finance
  - Master - Business Administration: Hospitality Management
  - Master - Business Administration: Human Resources Management
  - Master - Business Administration: International Business
Online Programs Available