ASU Online Rankings
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#2
in U.S. for employability among public universities
Top 10
in the nation for patents
Top 15
in U.S. for undergraduate teaching
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#1 in the U.S. for innovation
Join ASU's culture of discovery, which is infused within its DNA. This ranking signifies our commitment to promising changes in adaptive learning, rigorous curricula, innovative technologies and global solutions.
Top 10 best online bachelor’s degrees
Increase your marketability and earning potential with a bachelor's degree. ASU Online is among the top 10 for bachelor's degrees in the U.S. based on faculty expertise, student services and more.
Among the best graduate schools in the U.S.
A master's or PhD degree takes determination, hard work and vision. At ASU, you can pursue a graduate degree that ranks among the best in nation, including law, education, business, public affairs, fine arts and more.
Recognition and awards for ASU Online degrees
You can use ASU Online rankings to evaluate the quality of our programs and determine whether we’re a good fit to fulfill your academic goals. U.S. News & World Report, a recognized leader in college and graduate school rankings, recently published their best online programs rankings for 2026.
U.S. News & World Report compiles rankings based on a comprehensive evaluation of more than 1,600 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs from regionally accredited institutions. The rankings are based on important factors for potential students, like you, such as faculty credentials, peer review, student engagement, student services and technology, which are collected directly from each institution.
- Master's in educational/instructional media design programs.
- Bachelor's in business programs.
- Master's in curriculum and instruction.
- Master's in electrical engineering.
- Master's in engineering management.
- Bachelor's programs for veterans.
- Master’s in business programs for veterans (excluding MBA).
- Master's in industrial engineering.
- Master's in business programs.
- Master's in education for veterans.
- Master's in education administration.
- Master's in special education.
- Master's of Business Administration programs for marketing.
- Master's of Business Administration programs for general management.
- Master's in Business Administration programs for veterans.
- Master's in education.
- Master's in Business Administration programs for finance.
- Master's in engineering programs for veterans.
- Master's in criminal justice programs.
- Master's in nursing programs for veterans.
- Bachelor's in psychology.
Global Impact Rankings 2022
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assess universities based on the 17 United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). These rankings compare 1,406 universities from more than 100 countries/regions based on pressing global issues ranging from climate change to access to education.
#1 nationally and #2 internationally for efforts toward UN sustainability goals
In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, ASU retained the top national spot for the third consecutive year ahead of Michigan State University, Penn State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University.
Globally, ASU ranked #2 overall ahead of University College London, University of Toronto and University of Queensland. ASU also achieved #1 rankings in three SDGs: sustainable cities and communities, life below water and life on land — as well as #4 in climate action, #6 in eradicating poverty, #7 in clean water and sanitation and #9 in peace, justice and strong institutions. ASU's commitment to our charter contributes to a sustainable future for all.
ASU is a leading research university
In the past decade, ASU has more than doubled its research funding as one of the fastest-growing research universities in the nation. ASU inspires its community to take a solutions-focused approach to research, entrepreneurship and economic development.
Building on a legacy of excellence, ASU has received substantial research dollars from federal agencies. ASU’s rise in the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development Survey rankings demonstrate its strength in discovering scientific insights for pressing global challenges. ASU’s research expenditures have yielded the most significant impact in rovers on Mars, fighting COVID-19, giving robots range of movement and more. Here’s how ASU’s R&D expenditures compare:
1 of 242
Anthropology research expenditures
Ahead of University of Michigan, Harvard University, Stanford University, Emory University and more.
1 of 353
Geological and Earth sciences research expenditures
Ahead of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Penn State University, Virginia Tech and more.
1 of 247
Transdisciplinary research expenditures
Ahead of Northwestern University, University of Pittsburgh, Johns Hopkins University and more.
3 of 441
Health and human services (including NIH) funded expenditures
Ahead of University of Oregon, Princeton University, Brandeis University, Purdue University and more.
3 of 441
NASA-funded expenditures
Ahead of Stanford University, Georgia Tech, University of California–Los Angeles, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Washington, University of Arizona and more.
4 of 377
Business and management/administration research expenditures
Ahead of University of Chicago, Columbia University and Georgetown University
4 of 487
Social sciences research expenditures
Ahead of Cornell University, University of California–Los Angeles, University of Arizona, University of California–Berkeley, Penn State and more.
5 of 342
Political science and government research expenditures
Ahead of Penn State, Duke University, Tufts University, University of Arizona and more.
Frequently asked questions about college and university rankings
University rankings can assist potential students, like you, in deciding which university is the best fit for your interests. Ranking institutions rank universities by several criteria regarding academic or research performance. These criteria include academic reputation, average federal loan debt, campus life, citations per faculty, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, student body demographics and more.
Although multiple factors influence a potential student’s decision to pursue a certain higher education institution, rankings play a significant role in the decision-making process.
Here are a few reasons why rankings matter:
- Rankings can help you create a shortlist of study destinations.
- Rankings provide a direct comparison tool to assist in tie-breaking decisions.
- Students consult rankings to understand the reputation and global standing of a school.
- Students may use rankings to ensure their chosen school is recognized by employers.
University ranking organizations use different approaches and methodologies to calculate university rankings. In general, university ranking organizations attempt to measure the quality of a university based on different factors. Some of these factors include research productivity, reputational measures, quality of teaching and more.