UNC Charlotte ranked #1 in the state for online bachelor’s programs

UNC Charlotte is ranked first in North Carolina and among the nation’s best in online education, claiming the No. 3 spot (tie) in “U.S. News & World Report’s” 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees rankings, released Jan. 21.

The University moved up four slots from 2024, strengthening Charlotte’s position as the top-ranked institution in the state for online undergraduate programs. The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is one of the University’s 10 fully online bachelor’s degree completion programs designed for working professionals.

UNC Charlotte’s online master’s programs also received significant recognition in the 2025 rankings, including the online Master of Business Administration, which was ranked for the first time since launching two years ago.

The Best Online Programs rankings are in their 12th year, evaluating more than 1,600 programs nationwide. The rankings are based on metrics specific to online learning, including student engagement, faculty training, and support services.

This recognition is one of many recent achievements for UNC Charlotte and the Belk College of Business. In the U.S. News 2025 Best College rankings in September, the Belk College earned a top three public business school spot in North Carolina and ranked among the top 25% of business schools in the nation for undergraduate business programs.