Rankings & Recognition

Online Rankings

Utah State University has been acknowledged for its contribution to online learning in different venues – including online rankings and state legislatures.

U.S. News and World Report

U.S. News and World Report is one of the most recognized leaders in educational rankings. It regularly compares over 300 institutions each year so students like you can make the best choice for your educational goal.
All rankings are for 2025.

25th Best Online Bachelor's Programs (top 10% since 2015)
21st Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Psychology
14th Best Online Bachelor's Program for Veterans (Top 25 since 2020)

Ranked #1 for Best Employers by Forbes in Utah in 2023.

USU awarded $405.6 million in sponsored research awards in 2023.

Former USU President Noelle Cockett and former Executive Vice President at the 2020 Utah State Legislative Session
Utah Legislature Recognizes USU as Statewide Leader in Online Education. Read the article.

Niche

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2nd Colleges with the Best Professors in Utah
2nd Best Colleges for Economics in Utah
3rd Colleges with the Best Academics in Utah
3rd Best Colleges in Utah
3rd Best Colleges for Education in Utah

Washington Monthly

Washington Monthly ranks four-year schools across three categories—social mobility, research, and opportunities for public service—to demonstrate the impact schools have on the country. Rankings are released annually in August.

39th University in the Nation (Top 10%)
18th Public University in the Nation
25th
Best Bang for the Buck College in the West

USU’s elementary education programs earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality by preparing educators to apply the science of reading

More About Utah State University

Ranked #1 for Best Employers by Forbes in Utah in 2023.

USU awarded $405.6 million in sponsored research awards in 2023.

Best U.S. Undergrad Research Program, Council for Undergraduate Research, 2021