Recently, Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) earned recognition on the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs list in two degree categories. Etown SGPS ranked 201st (tie) out of 305 bachelor’s programs across the country and 10th in Pennsylvania, and 218th (tie) out of 313 online master’s in education programs and 11th in Pennsylvania.
U.S. News evaluated online programs based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies.
“We are thrilled to receive this recognition for our outstanding online programs,” Elizabethtown College Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies Marcy McCarty said. “We believe in a student-centered approach at Etown SGPS. Our institution boasts dedicated and passionate faculty who bring real-world experience and valuable skills to the online classroom. We constantly engage in improvement strategies to enhance the online learning experience and ensure our students thrive in a digital age.”
In its 13th year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year’s edition evaluates more than 1,600 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.
“Access to accurate and up-to-date information about online programs is important for prospective students and professionals as they choose a program that aligns with their educational and career goals,” LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for education at U.S. News said. “By evaluating factors such as student engagement and program quality, Best Online Programs rankings can help students identify which schools offer an exceptional online learning experience.”
With more than 30 accelerated associate, bachelor’s, certificate, and graduate programs available in both in-person and online formats, Etown SGPS provides the skills, support, and credentials that lifelong learners need to move up and move ahead. Discover more about Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies.