Intelligent.com ranks CMU programs among nation’s best

Central Michigan University has been recognized by Intelligent.com’s 2025 college rankings as having the nation’s Best Self-Paced Online College and the Best Online Bachelor’s in Mental Health Counseling Degree Program in the country.

CMU’s two top national rankings headline a list of eight honors in the top 10:

• Best Self-Paced Online College (#1)
• Best Online Bachelor’s in Mental Health Counseling Degree Programs (#1)
• Best Online Child Development Degree Programs (#2)
• Best MBA in Project Management Degree Programs (#3)
• Best Online MBA in Information Systems Management Degree Programs (#4)
• Cheapest Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Programs (#7)
• Best Child Development Degree Programs (#8)
• Best Sports Management Degree Programs (#8)

“We are honored to be recognized by Intelligent.com for our commitment to providing high-quality, flexible, and accessible online education,” said Kaleb Patrick, interim vice president for Innovation and Online. “This ranking reflects the dedication of our faculty and investment in our online support services to ensure that students, regardless of their locations, can advance their education and achieve their goals through CMU Online. As we continue to innovate and enhance the online learning experience, we remain focused on supporting our students every step of the way.”

11 additional CMU programs garnered top 50 recognition from Intelligent.com including:

• Best Online Master’s in Educational Administration Degree Programs (#16)
• Best Online MBA in Human Resources Programs (#16)
• Best Master’s in Organizational Psychology Degree Programs (#18)
• Best Online MBA Programs (No GMAT Required) (#18)
• Best Online Degrees for International Students (#25)
• Best Online Early Childhood Education Degree Programs (#26)
• Best Online Master’s in Healthcare Administration Programs (#38)
• Best Online MBA in Entrepreneurship Programs (#42)
• Best Marketing Degree Programs (#49)
• Best Online Master’s Degree Programs (#50)

Intelligent.com evaluates programs across a broad range of criteria, including academic quality, graduation rates, cost and return on investment, and student resources. Each program was scored on a proprietary scale of 0 to 100, drawing on trusted sources like the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, U.S. News & World Report, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.