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UF online psychology program earns No. 3 national ranking

By Kyle Bumpers — February 2, 2026

UF psychology professor Natalie Ebner gives a tour of the Ebner lab which focuses on the secrets of the aging human brain.

The University of Florida’s online bachelor’s in psychology program was named the third-best program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report. This marks the third year in a row that UF claimed the No. 3 spot in the yearly ranking.

The ranking is a part of a wider recognition for UF’s online programs, including a first-place finish for the university’s online programs overall.

Department of Psychology Chair and Professor Julia Graber, Ph.D., said the department has a core group of faculty who are experts in online education, and that has helped continue the program’s excellence.

“Our Online Bachelor’s program in Psychology has consistently ranked in the top three programs for the past few years,” Graber said. “The faculty, along with our graduate student teaching assistants, are dedicated to providing the highest-quality educational experience for UF students, whether those students are in a fully online environment or in our on-campus major.”

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