U.S. News & World Report released its 2017 “Best Online Programs” rankings, and several Georgia College programs topped the list.
 
The online Master of Business Administration (Georgia WebMBA at Georgia College) was recognized 33rd nationally — tied with two other universities.
 
The program allows professionals to earn an MBA completely online without interrupting their work and personal lives. Georgia WebMBA at Georgia College is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting body for business degree programs. This marks the 15th year of the Georgia WebMBA program, which is offered by six University System of Georgia schools − Columbus State University, Georgia College, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, University of West Georgia and Valdosta State University.
 
The online graduate business programs at Georgia College, excluding the MBA, were listed as 47th. This ranking assesses master's-level business degree programs that are not MBA programs. Examples include degrees in accounting, finance, insurance, marketing and management.
 
Georgia College’s online graduate nursing programs also ranked 47th in the country— tied with two other universities. Those programs ranked second highest ranked in the state and include Master of Science in Nursing with track options of Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP Post Masters, Nurse Educator and Professional Enrichment, as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice.
 
U.S. News & World Report also recognized the online bachelor’s degree offerings at Georgia College — ranking them 28th best in the nation, a jump of 21 spots from last year. According to U.S. News, the vast majority of students enrolled in these ranked programs have earned at least some college credit. They are more likely to be working professionals in their 20s to 40s looking to advance in or change their careers than first-time college students.