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University HQ Ranks Regent University Programs Among Nation’s Best

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 19, 2024) – Regent University continues to demonstrate academic strength and value as University HQ reveals new rankings with Regent topping multiple categories.

“We are humbled by these distinctions that reflect our commitment to cultivating Christian Leadership to Change the World,” said Dr. William L. Hathaway, Regent University Provost. “The Regent learning experience, on campus and online, is designed with a standard of excellence that supports the journey of each student. We work to ensure that our graduates are ready to step into their calling.”

Regent University clinched the following top 10 honors:

  • #2 Best ACBSP MBA Program in Virginia
  • #2 Best Online Associate’s in History in the Nation
  • #3 Best Addiction Counseling Programs in Virginia
  • #5 Best Online Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology in the Nation
  • #5 Best Online Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering in the Nation
  • #5 Best Online Associate’s in Psychology in the Nation
  • #7 Best Online Bachelor’s in Counseling in the Nation
  • #10 Best Online Bachelor’s in Legal Studies in the Nation

Regent was also celebrated among the top 25 in the following categories:

  • #12 Best Online Master’s in Human Services in the Nation
  • #14 Best Master’s in Addiction Counseling in the Nation
  • #14 Best Online Colleges in Virginia
  • #14 Best MBA Programs in Virginia
  • #14 Best Accounting Programs in Virginia
  • #15 Best Online Bachelor’s in International Business in the Nation
  • #15 Best Online Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy in the Nation
  • #16 Best Master’s Colleges in Virginia
  • #16 Best Online Associate’s in Criminal Justice in the Nation
  • #21 Best Online Bachelor’s in Economics in the Nation
  • #21 Best Online Master’s in Healthcare Management in the Nation
  • #21 Best Online Master’s in Legal Studies in the Nation
  • #22 Best Bachelor’s Colleges in Virginia

University HQ, one of the internet’s leading sources for education and career information, provides academic funding resources and rankings to support prospective students with an objective and unbiased view of the collegiate landscape—to help them navigate the challenging task of choosing the institution that will best accelerate their careers.

For a full listing of Regent’s University HQ rankings, to include Regent’s value honors, visit www.universityhq.org/best-colleges/regent-university/#rankings.

About Regent University

Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with more than 13,000 students studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Accredited Online College in the United States (Study.com, 2020), the #1 Safest College Campus in Virginia (YourLocalSecurity, 2021), and the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 12 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2024).

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