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See how these Alabama colleges rank among top online degrees in the U.S.
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Today, U.S. News & World Report released its rankings of the 2025 Best Online Degrees in the country.
Designed for individuals looking to complete or pursue their academic goals, the list evaluates nearly 1,800 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs—including several right here in Alabama.
Read on to find out which Alabama institutions made the list.
Top online degrees in Alabama

Looking to get your masters degree online? Look no further than the great state of Alabama.
From online degrees in business and IT to nursing and education, here’s a breakdown of which statewide schools ranked among the top 50 nationally:
- MBA
- #25—Auburn University (Harbert)
- Business (Non-MBA)
- #19— University of Alabama at Birmingham (Collat)
- #27— University of Alabama (Manderson)
- #33— Auburn University (Harbert)
- Information Technology (IT)
- #3— University of Alabama at Birmingham (Collat)
- #13— Auburn University (Ginn)
- #47— University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH)
- Criminal Justice
- #21— Jacksonville State University
- #24— University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Education
- #15— Auburn University
- #31— University of Alabama
- Engineering
- #20— Auburn University (Ginn)
- #31— University of Alabama
- Nursing
- #6— University of Alabama
Check out a full list of rankings.
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