Four online graduate programs offered by the university appeared in the rankings released today.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 Best Online Programs ranking today (Jan. 25). Texas Tech University's eLearning & Academic Partnerships had four online graduate programs recognized:
Texas Tech is ranked No. 9 in computer information technology, up 27 spots from 2021.Its online MBA program is ranked No. 42 up 58 spots from 2021. Additionally, the university'sengineering program was ranked No. 37 and its non-MBA program No. 21.
“The success of our online programs can be credited to Texas Tech taking a holisticapproach,” said Provost Ron Hendrick. “Our faculty are top-notch in their areas of expertise and our service and technologystructures provide support for students.”
U.S. News & World Report evaluates the distance-learning programs separately fromthe institution as a whole to provide a clear picture of the services and programsavailable specifically to distance learners. Data is gathered by a statistical surveyand analyzed based on student excellence, services and technologies, expert opinion,student engagement, admissions selectivity and faculty credentials and training.
“Texas Tech is committed to helping students achieve a high-quality education no matterwhere they might be,” said Justin Louder, associate vice provost for eLearning & Academic Partnerships at Texas Tech. “Anonline degree from Texas Tech is the same degree a student would get at the main campusin Lubbock. These rankings will benefit not only our university and programs, butalso our students because they show the community at large that the online programsat Texas Tech are some of the best in the nation.”
Texas Tech eLearning & Academic Partnerships offers more than 80 fully online degrees, certifications and certification-preparation programs. Students have access to on-site instructors, technology and tools via nine regional teaching sites across the state: Austin College, Collin, El Paso, Fredericksburg, Highland Lakes, Hill College, Junction, Rockwall and Waco.
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