UCF Psychology Online Bachelor’s Degree Ranked Fourth Nationally in U.S. News & World Report
2025 marks the fourth consecutive year that the online bachelor’s degree program in Psychology has ranked in the top five of all programs in the U.S.
By Sultana Ali | January 21, 2025
UCF is known for its innovation and breadth and depth of program offerings for a diverse student population. One of those online degree programs contributing to UCF’s overall ranking as a top university to learn online is Psychology, recognized as the fourth best in the nation, tied with Loyola University, by the U.S. News & World Report.
“We are tremendously pleased to continue to be recognized for the incredible programs we offer to students through digital learning,” says Maggy Tomova, Dean of the College of Sciences and Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives. “We are focused on student success, and that means understanding how each person learns and providing access for those learning opportunities. Our Psychology faculty are dedicated to ensuring our students receive a wonderful education that enables them to have long-term success.”
The Psychology department at UCF provides opportunities for students to engage in research opportunities and learn about a breadth of areas. This includes health psychology—including substance use prevention and treatment; work psychology—including occupational safety and health; and human-systems interaction—including the application of artificial intelligence and modern extended reality in high-consequence industries.
Dr. Florian Jentsch, Psychology Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department, attributes the department’s success in part to the seamless integration of online courses into its operations.
“The same top-notch faculty that teach our in-person courses also teach our online course offerings,” Dr. Jentsch says. “Our faculty are available to all students, providing office hours for both those in online courses and those who may want to meet in person. Regardless of how students choose to learn, the course expectations and assessments are the same and result in high-quality experiences.”
Dr. Jentsch noted the benefit of institutional technical support provided through UCF’s Center for Distributed Learning and UCF Online, which support online learning across the university.
To learn more about UCF’s Psychology programs, visit the Department of Psychology website.