U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Florida as the top institution in the country for online bachelor’s degrees for the second year in a row. The rankings organization also named UF as the country’s number one university for veterans and active-duty service members to earn an online bachelor’s degree in 2023.

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) offers online undergraduate programs for all majors in the College and a top-rated online Master of Arts in Mass Communication program with eight concentrations. In fall 2022, UFCJC had 300 online undergraduates and nearly 1,000 online master’s students.

UF Online, which is consistently recognized among the top online bachelor’s degree programs in the country, offers 25 different degree options from 10 colleges with several academic specializations. The program provides pathways for traditional and non-traditional students, including veterans, mid-career professionals, and people with a variety of life circumstances who benefit from the flexibility and access available online.

The top veterans ranking, achieved for the first time, recognizes student retention and graduation rates, faculty credentials and UF’s certification for participation in the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program. The ranking acknowledges UF’s tradition of support to U.S. military members, many of whom pursue their degrees from around the world.

The rankings reflect a period of unprecedented achievement and momentum at UF. In September, U.S. News ranked UF the number five public university in the country for the second year in a row, reaffirming UF’s status as an academic powerhouse in research, innovation, educational excellence, student outcomes and technology transfer.

UF faculty surpassed $1 billion in research spending for the first time in 2022, developing treatments for diseases, new agricultural products, engineering solutions and countless other advancements. Artificial intelligence is the centerpiece of a major, long-term initiative at UF to build the first AI university in the country, combining world-class research infrastructure, cutting-edge research, and a transformational approach to curriculum.

Posted: January 24, 2023
Category: College News
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