St. John’s Online Programs Noted in U.S. News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, recently released the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, the most in-depth evaluation of U.S.-based, degree-granting programs that are designed to be administered online.  

In newly released rankings by U.S. News & World Report, online degree programs in The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies, and The School of Education at St. John’s University were all featured.

“Online learning is no longer an alternative—it is an essential part of how we fulfill our academic mission,” stated Simon G. Møller, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Our expanded commitment reflects a belief that innovation and access go hand in hand, enabling learners from diverse backgrounds to engage deeply with our faculty and curriculum.”

The 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report rankings for “Best Online Master’s in Business Programs” recognized Tobin’s Online Masters in Business programs with a ranking of #33; in the category for M.B.A. Online Programs, Tobin was ranked #50. The undergraduate business program landed at #98.

For “2026 Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs,” St. John’s ranking came in at 48. The M.P.S. in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership is one of many programs offered at The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies.

The School of Education ranked #165 in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs.

Online learning is a tangible part of the Strategic Plan Reimagined 2025–2028. This plan aims to establish St. John’s as a leader in market-driven online and flexible learning opportunities to create global pathways to student success, while expanding equitable access to educational opportunities here and abroad.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the rankings focus solely on degree-granting programs offered online, including bachelor’s programs and several master’s-level disciplines: M.B.A.; business (non-M.B.A.); engineering; information technology (including computer science); criminal justice; education; and nursing.

The methodologies vary across disciplines, but all incorporate metrics that assess how well these programs are designed for distance learners and their effectiveness in awarding affordable degrees to traditional college-age students and nontraditional learners such as working parents, military service members, established professionals and lifelong learners on time.

St. John’s expanding and strengthening online learning offerings ensure that the University remains responsive to the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce, while continuing to deliver a transformative, high-impact education.