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The 2025 US News rankings recognized App State business, education and nursing programs
App State\u2019s online bachelor\u2019s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing \u2014 offered through App State Online \u2014 are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its \u201c2025 Best Online Programs\u201d rankings. Mountaineer students Caroline Flanigan, a junior sustainable technology and business double major from Holly Springs, left, and Sean Glasgow, a sophomore music industry studies major from Cary, are pictured working on their laptops on App State\u2019s Boone campus. Photo by Kyla Willoughby
BOONE, N.C. \u2014 Appalachian State University is ranked among U.S. News & World Report\u2019s 2025 \u201cBest Online Programs,\u201d released Jan. 21. App State ranked in the top 16% of U.S. colleges and universities for best online bachelor\u2019s programs, advancing 24 positions over its 2024 ranking.
Additionally, the national publication recognized App State\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in nursing programs, as well as the university\u2019s online master\u2019s programs in education.
U.S. News evaluated 1,790 online bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs for the 2025 rankings. Factors considered in the rankings include student engagement, services and technologies available to students, faculty credentials and training, as well as peer reputation. Student excellence was also considered for schools offering online master\u2019s degree programs.
As part of its \u201cBest Online Bachelor\u2019s Programs\u201d rankings list, U.S. News recognized App State among the top schools in the nation for best online bachelor\u2019s programs in business \u2014 an honor the university has held for five consecutive years. App State placed within the top 25% of schools named to the list.
App State Online\u2019s BSBA degree programs in management<\/a>, supply chain management<\/a> and accounting<\/a> offer students the flexibility to complete the degree on their own schedule \u2014 full or part time. The university also offers the BSBA in management<\/a>, BSBA in supply chain management<\/a> and BSBA in accounting<\/a> in person, at its Boone and Hickory campuses.
App State placed within the top 34% of schools named in U.S. News\u2019 \u201c2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans\u201d rankings list. According to the publication, these rankings recognize nationwide online bachelor\u2019s programs for veterans that are affordable, accessible and reputable.
For 15 consecutive years, App State has been designated a Military Friendly\u00ae School<\/a> by VIQTORY. This designation places App State in the top 15% of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. Additionally, App State has been named to Military Times\u2019 \u201cBest for Vets: Colleges\u201d rankings list<\/a> for seven consecutive years.
Four members of the first graduating class of App State\u2019s online B.S. in veterinary technology program are pictured at the afternoon Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 11, 2024. Pictured, from left to right, are Jennah Bosch, of Wilmington; Stefanie Venegas, of Charlotte; Kimberly Lewis, of Wilmington; and Kelly Payne, of Mount Airy. The veterinary technology program, launched in fall 2022, is designed to address the market demand for skilled veterinary professionals, especially in rural areas. Photo by Kyla Willoughby
The university\u2019s internationally recognized online Master of Business Administration program<\/a> was ranked within the top 20% of schools recognized in U.S. News\u2019 2025 \u201cBest Online MBA Programs\u201d rankings list.
App State Online\u2019s MBA<\/a> offers the same high-quality curriculum as the on-campus MBA program, with opportunities for students to work closely with faculty. The 36-hour program is designed to be completed in two years; however, students can take classes at their own pace.
The university placed within the top 30% of schools recognized for online master\u2019s education programs as part of U.S. News\u2019 \u201c2025 Best Online Programs\u201d rankings list.
For this year\u2019s rankings, App State was also recognized for its online curriculum specialist master\u2019s degree<\/a>, with U.S. News naming the university among 19 nationwide schools featured in the publication\u2019s \u201cBest Online Master\u2019s in Curriculum and Instruction Programs\u201d rankings list. App State\u2019s 33-credit hour curriculum specialist program is offered part time. The program prepares students to become curriculum instructional specialists whose primary concern is the improvement of learning opportunities through instructional leadership in curriculum development, instruction and staff development.
App State offers eight online graduate programs through its Reich College of Education<\/a>:
App State was one of 211 schools across the nation named to U.S. News\u2019 2025 \u201cBest Online Master\u2019s in Nursing Programs\u201d rankings list, receiving recognition for its online master\u2019s degree in nursing<\/a>.
With a focus on educational creativity, nursing practice, leadership and research, App State\u2019s online Master of Science in Nursing prepares graduates for educator roles in practice settings and for academic positions in nursing programs.
On April 29, 2024, App State and Project Kitty Hawk (PKH) signed an agreement that will help remove barriers to educational access and increase career readiness and advancement, particularly for adult learners in North Carolina. App State has launched five online degree programs supported by the project in the 2024\u201325 academic year. Pictured, from left to right, are PKH Chief Operating Officer David Eby, App State Interim Chancellor Heather Norris and PKH President and CEO Andrew Kelly, who also serves as senior advisor to the UNC System president. Photo by Chase Reynolds
As of the 2024\u201325 academic year, App State has expanded its online program offerings, launching five App State Online: Flight Path programs supported through the university\u2019s partnership with Project Kitty Hawk<\/a> (PKH), an ed tech nonprofit funded by the North Carolina General Assembly. This partnership is helping remove barriers to educational access and increase career readiness and advancement, particularly for adult learners in North Carolina.
The university launched two PKH-supported undergraduate programs in fall 2024, in health care management<\/a> and in supply chain management<\/a>. Three additional App State Online programs \u2014 bachelor\u2019s degrees in accounting<\/a>, criminal justice<\/a>, and organizational leadership and learning<\/a> \u2014 came online this spring.
App State Online enrollment<\/a> \u2014 undergraduate and graduate \u2014 has increased for the fifth consecutive year, with App State enrolling its largest online student body to date last fall. From fall 2023 to fall 2024, online student enrollment increased by 23.5%, with App State Online students representing 11.7% of the total student population at App State.
All of App State\u2019s online undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to be flexible, are regionally accredited and are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus. Learn more about App State Online<\/a>.
Access the full 2025 U.S. News & World Report \u201cBest Online Programs\u201d rankings<\/a>.
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App State Online is designed to meet students wherever they are \u2014 whether they are seeking a degree, a credential or looking to sharpen their personal and\/or professional skills. Through App State Online, App State offers innovative, flexible and accredited undergraduate and graduate programs.
US News has named the university a top 3 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans support
The latest college rankings and recognitions of six national publications \u2014 including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine \u2014 have one thing in common: All place App State among the best schools in the nation, and the Southeast, for 2024\u201325.
App State\u2019s Walker College of Business, business degree programs have been recognized by US News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune magazine and Forbes magazine
App State has earned national and international acclaim for its Walker College of Business and business degree programs. The university was featured in the 2024\u201325 rankings of U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Fortune magazine, Forbes magazine and CEO Magazine.
The degree programs in health care management, supply chain management, accounting, criminal justice, and organizational leadership and learning are designed for working adults
App State has partnered with Project Kitty Hawk, an ed tech nonprofit, to expand higher education access to millions of adult learners across NC. The university will launch five App State Online degree programs supported by the project in the 2024\u201325 academic year \u2014 all designed for working adults.
Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth
App State marks its 125th year by enrolling 21,570 students in fall 2024, a 1.5% increase over last fall. The steady growth is supported by intentionally managed enrollment at the Boone campus and significant growth in both the Hickory campus and online student populations.
Recognized as one of the top online education destinations in the country by U.S. News & World Report, App State Online is designed to meet students wherever they are \u2014 whether they are seeking a degree, a credential or looking to sharpen their personal and\/or professional skills. Through App State Online, Appalachian State University offers innovative, flexible and accredited undergraduate and graduate programs. Learn more at https:\/\/online.appstate.edu<\/a>.
As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https:\/\/www.appstate.edu<\/a>.
App State Online is designed to meet students wherever they are \u2014 whether they are seeking a degree, a credential or looking to sharpen their personal and\/or professional skills. Through App State Online, App State offers innovative, flexible and accredited undergraduate and graduate programs.
US News has named the university a top 3 regional university for innovation, undergraduate teaching and veterans support
The latest college rankings and recognitions of six national publications \u2014 including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine \u2014 have one thing in common: All place App State among the best schools in the nation, and the Southeast, for 2024\u201325.
App State\u2019s Walker College of Business, business degree programs have been recognized by US News, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, Fortune magazine and Forbes magazine
App State has earned national and international acclaim for its Walker College of Business and business degree programs. The university was featured in the 2024\u201325 rankings of U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Fortune magazine, Forbes magazine and CEO Magazine.
The degree programs in health care management, supply chain management, accounting, criminal justice, and organizational leadership and learning are designed for working adults
App State has partnered with Project Kitty Hawk, an ed tech nonprofit, to expand higher education access to millions of adult learners across NC. The university will launch five App State Online degree programs supported by the project in the 2024\u201325 academic year \u2014 all designed for working adults.
Boone campus population held steady for 5th consecutive year as Hickory campus and online enrollment continue growth
App State marks its 125th year by enrolling 21,570 students in fall 2024, a 1.5% increase over last fall. The steady growth is supported by intentionally managed enrollment at the Boone campus and significant growth in both the Hickory campus and online student populations.
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