U.S. News ranks Missouri S&T among top online graduate programs

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Missouri S&T's online graduate program in computer information technology category ranked eighth in U.S. News and World Report's rankings that came out Jan. 12.

Missouri S&T’s online graduate program in the computer information technology category ranked eighth in U.S. News and World Report’s rankings that came out Jan. 12.

Fifteen online graduate degree programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology are ranked among the best in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2016 Best Online Programs rankings.

The U.S. News and World Report rankings were released today (Tuesday, Jan. 12) and are available online at www.usnews.com.

Missouri S&T’s online graduate programs in the computer information technology category tied for eighth overall and ranked fifth among public universities. S&T offers online graduate degrees in computer science and information science and technology.

The online graduate engineering programs ranked ninth overall and sixth among public universities. Missouri S&T offers online graduate degree programs in 12 engineering disciplines: aerospace engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering, explosives engineering, geotechnics, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering and systems engineering.

Missouri S&T’s online graduate business program in information science and technology tied for 22nd overall and ranked 14th among public universities.

The online MBA program tied for 72nd overall and 56th among public universities.

“Missouri S&T provides outstanding education that meets the needs of today’s professional seeking advanced degrees,” says Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader. “We are pleased that these rankings recognize Missouri S&T’s commitment to delivering an exceptional return on investment.”

U.S. News received and analyzed data from more than 1,200 online degree programs. The rankings include programs that are completely online, though a program still meets the criteria if it has in-person requirements for orientations, testing and support services. The rankings do not include blended learning programs, nor do they distinguish between the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Rankings are determined by factors including student engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer reputation, and student services and technology. Each ranking category weighs the factors differently, and all except for online bachelor’s degree programs also weigh admissions selectivity.

Missouri S&T began its first online degree program — in engineering management — in 1998. Today S&T offers online graduate degree programs in 17 disciplines. More information about Missouri S&T’s online degree programs is available online at dce.mst.edu.

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