East Tennessee State University has earned another statewide recognition, this time for its robust online master’s offerings.  

OnlineMastersColleges.com named ETSU among the top institutions for online master’s programs in Tennessee, citing the university’s reputation for academic excellence and a wide range of graduate-level programs in fields such as health care, education and business.  

“We’re proud to provide high-quality, flexible and affordable programs that meet students where they are,” said Dr. Sharon James McGee, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. “ETSU Online makes it possible to balance life’s commitments while earning a degree that opens doors and meets the region’s workforce demands for graduate-prepared employees.”  

The ranking highlights ETSU’s commitment to delivering rigorous, student-centered instruction – no matter where a student lives or how busy their schedule may be. More than 20 fully online graduate programs are available, offering students the ability to complete their degrees from anywhere.  

The recognition comes as ETSU continues to see tremendous momentum across its academic and campus programs. A few of the accolades over the last two years:    

To learn more about ETSU Online’s graduate programs, visit etsu.edu/online. For more information about ETSU’s graduate school, visit etsu.edu/gradschool.  

“At ETSU, we believe that a graduate education should be within reach for anyone with the passion to pursue it,” McGee said. “This recognition reflects our ongoing work to ensure that students don’t have to choose between their goals and their responsibilities. They can achieve both.”  


East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly respected leader in rural health research and practices. The university also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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