Purdue College of Education’s online master’s in Education = #20 in U.S.

Three Purdue University College of Education master’s degree programs moved up in the top 10 in the annual U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) rankings of graduate programs delivered online, two are in the top 15, and overall are ranked No. 20 nationally out of over 300 online master’s in education degrees. The new rankings were released Tuesday (Jan. 21).

“These recent rankings reflect faculty expertise and commitment to offering exceptional online learning across a wide range of important education-related areas,” Phillip J. VanFossen, interim dean of the College of Education. “It’s also validation of our long-standing position among the leaders at Purdue in the university’s online space.”

Purdue’s Curriculum and Instruction programs ranked No. 3, up from No. 6 in 2024, and its educational administration and supervision (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies) programs ranked No. 7, up from No. 11.

Purdue’s College of Education also ranked No. 7 in online education master’s degree programs for veterans.

Purdue’s College of Education online master’s programs in educational/instructional media design (Learning Design & Technology) and Special Education likewise continue to be highly ranked in the top 15 nationally, at No. 12 and No. 14, respectively.

“The College of Education has been a leader in online programs at Purdue, and we are very pleased to see our master’s degree programs continue to be ranked in the top 6% of institutions nationwide,” said Wayne E. Wright, the College of Education’s associate dean for research, graduate programs, and faculty development. “We have outstanding faculty and expert support staff who are fully committed to providing our online students with consistent, meaningful, high quality learning experiences.”

About Purdue University Online

Known for its emphasis on practical application, Purdue University Online is working to deliver at scale high-quality online programs serving a variety of students, working professionals and corporate partners. Purdue’s online offerings range from doctorates to skills-based digital badges that address high-need, high-demand areas and are accessible, affordable and demonstrably beneficial.

About the Purdue University College of Education

“For John Purdue, education was the flame that lit the world.” At Purdue’s College of Education, we share our founder’s passion. We prepare teachers who know their subject matter, understand the myriad ways students learn, and have the skill to help them succeed. The College offers a variety of rigorous online master’s degrees to help you stand out in the working world.

Source: Wayne E. Wright, wewright@purdue.edu

Purdue University News: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q1/online-masters-degrees-in-engineering-and-education-from-purdue-again-rank-among-the-nations-finest/

View the full rankings at https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/purdue-university-main-campus-OEDU0558/education