01/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/27/2026 11:55
St. Davids, PA: Eastern University is pleased to report that it was ranked by U.S. News & World Report on a list of the Best Online Bachelor's Programs, placing it among the top 100 online programs in the entire U.S.
U.S. News & World Report evaluates online bachelor's programs based on key indicators of academic quality, including student engagement, faculty credentials and training, and the strength of online services and technology. Rankings are informed by data submitted by participating institutions as well as peer assessments from academic leaders.
Affordable online education that provides a rigorous curriculum is incredibly important in today's world. Many students have family obligations or demanding jobs and don't have time to attend in-person classes, but have a desire for further education. The online format for a bachelor's program allows them to achieve their goals without having to uproot their lives.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the employment rate among 25- to 34-year olds with a bachelor's degree was 87% in 2022, compared to 73% for those without. Eastern is proud to offer transformative online bachelor's degrees that are opening doors for students who might not have had access to those opportunities otherwise.
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Eastern University is a Christian university with over 140 undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs available online. Eastern's core values of faith, reason, and justice are woven into all of its educational programs. For more information visit eastern.edu or contact Erin Ahlefeld, Communications & Public Relations Manager: [email protected].