VALLEY CITY (VCSU) \u2013 Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked among the 2025 Best Online Master\u2019s in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
U.S. News also ranked VCSU in its 2025 Best Online Bachelor\u2019s Programs. VCSU is one of only two North Dakota schools to receive rankings in both online categories. U.S. News annually evaluates schools based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, services and technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese rankings again validate that VCSU is one of the best schools in our region for academic quality, support and student success,\u201d President Alan LaFave said. \u201cRegardless of the course delivery mode they choose, our students are getting a great education to fit their individual situation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About 25 percent of VCSU\u2019s enrolled students are classified as online students. That includes the master\u2019s degree programs in education, which are affordable online options for working teachers to further their education and career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VCSU\u2019s online master\u2019s in education<\/a> was ranked 150th<\/sup> in the nation by U.S. News and ranked 2nd among North Dakota institutions. VCSU ranked 28th<\/sup> in the \u201cServices and Technologies\u201d category, which reflects an institution\u2019s ability to deliver strong support structures for online students that are commensurate with campus-based programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEveryone at VCSU works to help our students succeed, whether they are on campus or online,\u201d said Larry Brooks, Vice President for Academic Affairs. \u201cRankings like this reinforce the quality of the educational experience we offer for online students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n VCSU finished 230th in the online bachelor\u2019s ranking and is one of just three North Dakota schools listed in that category. VCSU\u2019s online bachelor\u2019s programs ranked 2nd among the North Dakota institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In its 13th year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs<\/a> is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year\u2019s edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs using metrics<\/a> specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n