Online programs at all three universities in the University of Illinois System have been recognized in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is ranked in the top 10 nationwide for online master’s programs in education and engineering, while the University of Illinois Chicago rose to No. 2 in online bachelor’s programs. The University of Illinois at Springfield’s online bachelor programs were also in the top 10 percent at No. 34.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
#3 in Best Online Master's in Education Programs
#1 in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans
#8 in Best Online Master's in Curriculum and Instruction Programs
#9 in Best Online Master’s in Instructional Media Programs
#9 in Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs
#5 in Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans
#1 in Best Online Master's in Civil Engineering Programs
#4 in Best Online Master’s Electrical Engineering Programs
#8 in Best Online Master’s in Engineering Management Programs
#2 in Best Online Master’s in Mechanical Engineering Programs
University of Illinois Chicago
#2 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
#7 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs
University of Illinois Springfield
#34 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
#23 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
#11 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs
#11 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
#53 in Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (excluding MBA)
#25 in Best Online Master’s in Business Programs for Veterans (excluding MBA)
#91 in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs
To learn more about online courses and programs offered across our three universities, visit the University of Illinois Online Catalog.