Lee University has been ranked once again in the top 10% among the 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting its continued excellence in delivering accessible and high-quality education.

“It is an honor for Lee University to be recognized again by U.S. News for our high-quality online programs,” said Dr. Joshua Black, executive director of Lee Online. “Lee Online strives to make a Lee experience available to students around the world who have not completed their undergraduate degree or who want to go on to a graduate degree. The faculty and staff at Lee work hard to serve our students with excellence and U.S. News has recognized that again.”

The 2024 rankings assessed 1,752 online degree programs across the United States and ranked a total of 1,680, with Lee placing at No. 151. Degree programs at varying levels were assessed on overall academic quality over a variety of disciplines. These criteria include measures of remote services, available technology, and course delivery practices.

The Best Online Programs rankings analyze whether online degree programs have academic standards matching high-quality traditional, in-person programs and whether the online programs have adequately adapted for distance education.

“We are honored to be recognized once again among the top 10% of the nation’s undergraduate online programs,” said Melodía Torres Wilson, director of Online & Graduate Admissions. “This ranking is a testament to Lee’s unwavering commitment to providing a Christ-centered, high-quality, and accessible education to our students, no matter where they are. Our dedicated faculty, comprehensive student support services, and innovative online learning environment ensure that our students receive the same academic excellence that Lee University is known for.”

Lee Online offers over 27 flexible and affordable degree programs, including Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Bible and Theology, Business Administration, Christian Studies, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Human Services, Liberal Studies, Management, and Ministry Leadership. Additional offerings include Undergraduate Certificates, Associate of Science degrees, and online graduate programs in Business Administration, Marriage and Family Studies, Ministry Studies, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

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For more information about Lee Online programs, visit leeuniversity.edu/online, email [email protected], or call (423) 614-8370.