Adelphi’s Online Master’s in Education Programs Jump More Than 100 Spots in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

This year, Adelphi’s programs were ranked No. 118, up more than 100 spots from 2024. Adelphi’s education graduate programs include Master of Arts in Art Education, Master of Arts in Educational Technology, Master of Arts in Educational Theatre (P–12 Certification Track) and Master of Arts in Educational Theatre (Storytelling and the Arts Non-Certification Track).

In its 13th year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs list evaluates more than 1,600 online degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.

“This achievement is a testament to the hard work, innovation and dedication of our faculty, staff and students,” said Xiao-lei Wang, PhD, dean of the Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. “It also highlights how our School of Education remains attuned to evolving methodologies and prioritizes the quality of online education.”

According to U.S. News, online college is no longer just an option—it’s becoming the norm and the future of higher education. As technology rapidly advances, experts say colleges will lean more toward developing online degree programs in the coming years to accommodate the busy schedules of their students who are balancing full-time employment and family responsibilities.

For the 2025 edition of the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, U.S. News ranked online graduate education programs based on five categories:

• Student-faculty engagement (30 percent)
• Faculty Credentials and Training (20 percent)
• Peer Assessment (20 percent)
• Services and Technologies (20 percent)
• Student Excellence (10 percent)

Learn more about the Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences and the University’s latest awards and rankings.