{"id":18708,"date":"2025-09-05T08:55:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=18708"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:14:28","slug":"wilmington-university-programs-again-named-among-forbes-advisors-top-online-degrees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/09\/05\/wilmington-university-programs-again-named-among-forbes-advisors-top-online-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilmington University Programs Again Named Among Forbes Advisor\u2019s Top Online Degrees\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18708_10850d-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column18708_10850d-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18708_10850d-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Wilmington University once again made Forbes Advisor\u2019s list of Best Online Degrees, based on credibility, affordability, student outcomes and student experience. Four programs ranked in their respective top 10 \u2014 ranging from certificate to doctorate and Environmental Science to Finance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cForbes Advisor\u2019s recognition reflects the strong foundation we built in online learning nearly two decades ago,\u201d says Wilmington University President <strong>Dr. LaVerne Harmon<\/strong>. \u201cOur faculty and staff are dedicated to designing programs that respond to workforce and community needs, while maintaining the flexibility and quality that help students succeed online and in the classroom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Online Certificate\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data analytics is among the fastest-growing professions, and WilmU\u2019s undergraduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/technology\/data-analytics-certificate.aspx#intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certificate in Data Analytics<\/a> earned the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/education\/certifications\/best-data-analytics-certifications\/#wilmington_university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No. 10<\/a> spot on Forbes Advisor&#8217;s best-of list. This certificate provides skills in data translation, organizational impact and data storytelling through visual science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Online Associate Degree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WilmU\u2019s online associate degree in Finance ranked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/education\/business-and-marketing\/best-online-associate-finance-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No. 5<\/a> nationwide in 2025. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/finance-associate.aspx#intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A.S. in Finance<\/a> prepares you for entry-level banking, investment and real estate positions. It also builds the foundation for a bachelor\u2019s degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/finance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/business.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Management<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/business-analytics.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Analytics<\/a> or related fields.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Online Bachelor\u2019s Degree\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ranking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/education\/science\/best-online-environmental-science-degree-programs\/#wilmington_university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No. 10<\/a> on this year\u2019s list of best online environmental science degrees, Wilmington University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/health\/environmental-science-policy.aspx#intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy<\/a> opens the door to a rewarding career protecting and preserving natural resources. Extensive lab kits provide hands-on learning at home or in another convenient setting, with expert instructors closely guiding student progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Online Doctoral Degree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the University\u2019s online doctoral programs also made Forbes Advisor\u2019s top 10 degree-specific rankings. The practice-focused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/education\/organizational-learning-doctorate-curriculum.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation<\/a> came in at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/education\/business-and-marketing\/best-online-phd-organizational-leadership\/#wilmington_university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No. 7<\/a>. This interdisciplinary doctoral program develops advanced skills to address complex issues facing today\u2019s organizations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WilmU\u2019s Commitment to Online Learning\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forbes Advisor, a respected online higher education ranking site, compiles data from a variety of sources, including the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recognized distance learning leader, Wilmington University offers accredited academics in a convenient format. Choose from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/onlinelearning\/online_programs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 150 online programs<\/a>, with comprehensive student support services to help you succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4{margin-top:0em;}.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0em;padding-right:0em;padding-bottom:0em;padding-left:0em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18708_f59157-f4{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}.wu-text-col,.wu-img-col {\tmin-height: 114px;}.wu-text-col &gt; 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