U.S. News & World Report Ranks Regent #1 Online Bachelor’s in Virginia — for 14th Consecutive Year

January 27, 2026

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 27, 2026) — U.S. News & World Report has named Regent University the #1 best online bachelor’s program in Virginia — for the 14^th year in a row — in its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Regent is also ranked among some of the most highly esteemed online degree programs in the nation.

“We are deeply honored to have U.S. News continuously recognize Regent’s educational excellence in online education, along with our other recognitions for the quality of our on-campus offerings,” said Dr. William Hathaway, Provost of Regent University. “Our dedicated faculty and staff consistently work to enhance the Regent experience, preparing and equipping graduates with the essential knowledge and confidence to create meaningful impact in the world.”

Here’s how Regent ranked among the 2026 Best Online Programs:

Best Online Programs in Virginia

#1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia (14 years in a row)
#3 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (non-MBA) in Virginia (Top 5 ranking 12 years in a row)
#5 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs in Virginia (Top 5 ranking 3 years in a row)
#5 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs in Virginia
#7 Best Online MBA Programs in Virginia (Top 10 ranking 11 years in a row)

Best Online Programs in the Southeast

#39 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the Southeast
#43 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (non-MBA) in the Southeast
#44 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs in the Southeast
#47 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs in the Southeast
#60 Best Online MBA Programs in the Southeast

Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the Nation

#89 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs (top 25%)
#125 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Business

Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs in the Nation

#109 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs (Moved up by 25 in rankings)

Best Online Master’s in Business Programs in the Nation

#122 Best Online Business Programs
#178 Best Online MBA Programs

Best Online Master’s in Education Programs in the Nation

#112 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs

Best Online Programs for Veterans in the Nation

#31 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans (Ranked 7 years in a row)
#61 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans (Ranked 7 years in a row)
#88 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans (New ranking)

This year’s edition of the U.S. News Best Online Programs evaluates more than 1,800 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. “What sets the top-ranked online programs apart is their commitment to delivering flexible coursework for professionals, parents, and service members seeking to advance their careers and broaden their knowledge,” says LaMont Jones, Ed.D., Managing Editor for Education at U.S. News. “Our rigorous evaluation focuses on student engagement and support to highlight programs truly built for the modern learner.”

For more information on Regent University’s fields of study, visit regent.edu.

About Regent University

Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with nearly 14,000 students studying on its 100-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online worldwide. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 13 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2025) and the #1 Best Christian College in America (Bible College Online, 2025).

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