California State University, San Bernardino has again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs national ranking by securing the 46th position for its graduate criminal justice program and the 135th spot for its MBA program.

The online graduate criminal justice program also ranked No. 4 in California after UC Irvine (No. 2 nationally), the University of San Diego (No. 17) and Cal State Long Beach (No. 38).

“I am deeply proud that our online criminal justice master’s program continues to be recognized among the nation’s best,” said Christina Hassija, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, where the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is housed. “This prestigious accolade not only underscores the exceptional quality of our program but, more importantly, reflects the extraordinary dedication, expertise, and passion of our criminal justice faculty. Their deep commitment to our students’ success lies at the core of this achievement. This recognition fills me with immense pride and reaffirms our mission to provide an accessible, high-quality education that empowers our students and provide opportunity for career growth and advancement.”

The online MBA program was No. 5 in the state in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, and the highest ranked California State University on the list. The University of Southern California (No. 7 nationally), led the California universities, followed by UC Davis (No. 20), Santa Clara (No. 42) and Pepperdine University (No. 100).

“Our online MBA remains one of the best programs in the country, as well as one of the most affordable, reflecting the Jack H. Brown College's commitment to providing access to high quality education and industry relevance,” said Tomás Gomez-Arias, dean of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.  

U.S. News & World Report has been evaluating online education programs for the past 12 years, acknowledging the increasing significance of distance learning. The rankings focus on program quality rather than overall institutional rankings and consider only predominantly online degree programs offered by regionally accredited institutions. The methodology ensures that standards are comparable to traditional programs adapted for online delivery.

Visit U.S. News & World Report’s Accredited Online Colleges webpage to learn more.