Albertus Magnus College Named to 2026 US News & World Report List of Best Online Programs

Both Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs Applauded

NEW HAVEN, Conn., February 2, 2026 –  For the sixth consecutive year, US News & World Report ranks Albertus Magnus College on its list of Best Online Programs.  Included this year are Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, Best Online Bachelor’s in Business — both in the top 70th percentile.

The rankings of 359 schools cover fully online degree programs, defined by US News as those with a vast majority of required coursework that can be completed via distance education courses. Standards are measured by being commensurate with quality in-person programs properly adapted to remote learning.

“Celebrating a century of excellence, Albertus Magnus College remains a pioneer in adult and online education. Our consistent recognition by U.S. News & World Report underscores the strength of our liberal arts tradition and our proven ability to drive social mobility. This impact is vital for our diverse and first-generation students.”, said Albertus Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty Rosa E. Rivera-Hainaj, Ph.D. “Through our academic programming and a steadfast commitment to student success, we empower learners to achieve their goals and thrive in a rapidly changing world - we continue to bridge the gap between education and lifelong professional success.”

Highlights of the survey include:

  • This is the third appearance for the Bachelor’s in Business Programs, this time noting the College’s overall academic quality and excellence.
  • The Albertus MBA and Master’s in Criminal Justice received recognition and praise.

 

Earlier in the 2025-2026 academic year, Albertus was recognized by US News & World Report as a top performer in the area of social mobility. It achieved Silver Status as a, Military Friendly® School for 2025-2026, and was named one of Money’s Best Colleges in America list for 2025.

About Albertus Magnus College

Founded in 1925, Albertus is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For nine consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus graduates have attained employment or gone on to graduate studies within six months of completing their degrees. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and graduate program levels. Proud to enroll a student body where nearly half of its undergraduate students receive Federal Pell Grants and are first-generation college goers, Albertus is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's degree programs in Nursing, including BSN and Connecticut's first LPN-to-BSN; General Health Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; and Public Health.

Among its graduate offerings is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program, and it is just one of three schools to offer a Master of Science in Human Services. In 2025-26, Albertus is celebrating its historic 100th Anniversary and completing implementation of the Albertus 2025: Lighting the Way to a Second Century strategic plan, with a bold vision to "be a destination liberal arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and success." To learn more, please visit albertus.edu.