The College of Education & Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno has climbed 21 spots in the rankings from the prior year. It is now ranked No. 88th among the 2024 Best Online Masters in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report. 

U.S. News evaluated schools in the Best Online category based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials and services and technologies. 

“I am excited to see our college continue to grow in the online space,” Donald Easton-Brooks, Ph.D., dean of the College of Education & Human Development said. “We pride ourselves on being a quality program, and the college is now the most affordable among the top-ranked higher education institutions in the region.”  

In its 12th year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year's edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor's and master's degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions. 

“Choosing the right online degree program can unlock a world of opportunities,” LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News, said. “The rankings and related resources U.S. News offers will help equip students with data to make choices that align with their unique needs, paving the way for educational and professional fulfillment.” 

The College of Education & Human Development offers online master of education programs in Educational Leadership, Reading & Curriculum Instruction, Equity & Diversity in Education and Instructional Technology & Learning Design. In addition, select specialties of the Master of Special Education program are offered online, such as behavior analytic interventions, generalist and intellectual disability.

The College of Education & Human Development’s online programs are continuing to grow, and it now offers an Online Master of Secondary Education with an emphasis on Continuing Educator Improvement. This innovative program for middle and secondary educators supports them in improving their classroom practice and prepares them to teach dual-credit college courses. 

"The college has a top-notch quality online education program as recognized by metrics that look at the level of instruction, engagement with students and attention to access," Easton-Brooks said. "Part of the process is how professionals at other universities view our program. Given our ranking, this implies that others in the field have great things to say about the online program in our college."

The college’s online graduate programs allow professionals to study the latest research and promising practices while working in a manner that makes sense for busy professionals.