Two University of Pittsburgh schools are among the best in the nation for earning your degree wherever you are, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs ranking, released Jan. 27.
The part-time MBA program in Pitt’s School of Business was ranked at No. 33, a tie with eight institutions, including George Washington University, the University of Maryland and Virginia Tech. Designed for working professionals, the program allows students to learn from the same world-class faculty as the those in the full-time program, benefit from the same student-to-faculty ratio as on-campus learners, engage in a cohort-based experience and connect with the school’s extensive business and alumni network.
Recently, the program has also earned the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business recognition as a high ROI business school by Bloomberg and a notable subsidiary on Time magazine’s Top Colleges for Future Leaders list.
“This ranking reflects the strength of Pitt Business’ online MBA experience,” said Gene Anderson, Henry E. Haller Jr. Dean of the School of Business. “We emphasize high-quality teaching, dynamic interaction and blending academic rigor with real-world application. The result is a premium business education delivered in a flexible format that fits seamlessly into our students’ careers and lives.”
Pitt’s School of Education jumped 45 spots from the 2025 rankings to break the top 100 in graduate education — its online and hybrid programs pushed the school to No. 97, a tie with eight institutions, including American University, Drexel University and Rutgers University. In the publication’s most recent Best Graduate Schools list, Pitt Education came in at No. 35.
“The School of Education’s rise in the U.S. News & World Report rankings highlights the high quality of our graduate programs and the dedication of our faculty and staff,” said Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, professor and Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the School of Education. “Our online programs are expanding access into higher education for all learners and providing flexible pathways for students at every stage of their educational journey. Looking ahead, we will continue to advance our online programs to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to thrive as educators and leaders.”
The Best Online Programs rankings are based on data reported to U.S. News through statistical and peer assessment surveys that evaluate engagement, faculty credentials and training, expert opinion, services and technologies and student excellence.
“The U.S. News methodology validates our commitment to quality online education that includes instructors with strong credentials and ongoing professional development in digital pedagogy, paired with robust student support services,” said Anthony Delitto, Pitt’s associate provost for digital education. “These criteria recognize that expanding access through online programs doesn’t mean compromising on the personalized attention and resources that define excellent graduate education.”
Explore more programs on the Pitt Online website. For more resources and Pitt’s strategic vision for online, hybrid and continuing education at the Center for Excellence in Digital Education website.
Photography by Aimee Obidzinski