Program Facts & Rankings
The University of Cincinnati's online programs consistently earn top rankings from leading organizations, affirming our commitment to academic quality, innovation, and student success. With accreditations across various disciplines and a growing list of recognitions, UC Online empowers learners with high-quality pathways to achieve their goals.
Accreditations
The University of Cincinnati (UC) and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The University of Cincinnati is an Ohio Public Institution, and each of its programs is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).
The Lindner College of Business is accredited by the AACSB, the most rigorous accrediting body for business colleges. The MBA program from UC allows you to advance your career on your own schedule and can be tailored to fit your lifestyle. Login to classes when and where you like and complete the entire program online in just one year, with the option to take in-person courses at UC’s Uptown Campus.
Our online BS Health Information Management program, AAS Health Information Systems, and Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM®). CAHIIM accredited programs are high-quality programs that provide the professionally required knowledge, skills, and employment marketability.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and/or post-graduate APRN certificate program at UC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
UC holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit.
The Bachelor of Social Work degree program is accredited by CSWE, the most rigorous accrediting body for Social Work programs. UC Online’s Bachelor of Social Work degree enables students to gain the knowledge and experience needed to launch careers as community social workers.
The University of Cincinnati’s Medical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by NAACLS. Graduates of the University of Cincinnati medical laboratory science program are well-prepared for the American Society for Clinical Pathology’s Board of Certification Exam in medical laboratory science.
The Certificate in Cancer Registry Management Program is accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA). UC Online also offers state-of-the-art, web-based simulations. The University of Cincinnati is one of the very few institutions that offer the Cancer Registry Management Program online.
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Cincinnati’s online programs continue to rank amongst the best in the nation by U.S. News Rankings, a leading rankings site for education.
- 13th in Best Online Master’s in Information Technology Programs (tied)
- 7th in Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs for Veterans
- 13th in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs
- 9th in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans
- 21st in Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs
- 9th in Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs for Veterans
- 7th in Best Online Master’s in Nursing Education Programs
- 31st in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs
- 7th in Best Online Master’s in Education/Instructional Media Design Programs
- 45th in Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs
- 46th in Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
- 33rd in Best Online Master’s in Business Programs for Veterans (Excluding MBA)
- 55th in Best Online MBA Programs
- 70th in Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans
- 15th in Best Online Business Analytics MBA Programs
College Consensus Rankings
University of Cincinnati is a College Consensus approved best college.
- Best Online Colleges for Veterans
- Best Value Online College and University
- Best Online Bachelor’s in Social Work
- Best Online Public College and University
- Best Online College in Ohio
- Best Online College for MSN Programs
Other Recognitions
- 2nd in The Top 25 Online Master’s in Taxation on intelligent.com
- 3rd in Best Online Respiratory Therapy Degrees on collegechoice.net
- 11th in Best Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice on Best Value Schools
- 21st in Best Online Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice on OnlineMastersDegrees.org
- 26th in Best Online MBA Programs on poetsandquants.com
- 30th in “Best part-time online Master's in Health Administration (MHA).” Intelligent.com
- The University of Cincinnati (UC) and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The University of Cincinnati is an Ohio Public Institution, and each of its programs is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).
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