WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024:

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today released the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings. Designed for individuals looking to complete or pursue their academic goals, the rankings evaluate more than 1,600 online bachelor's and master's degree programs at regionally accredited institutions.