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Global Campus Online Program Rankings

SDSU Global Campus online programs have been ranked among the top in the nation in several areas of study. See where your program ranks.

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San Diego State University has achieved R1 status, signifying its place among the top research universities in the United States. R1 status represents the highest level of research activity and doctorate production, reflecting SDSU’s dedication to excellence in both innovation and education.

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SDSU and its renowned faculty have earned high rankings in 2026, including #9 on Niche’s Top Public Universities in California, #57 on Top Public Schools in America from US News & World Report, and #87 on Forbes list of the Top Colleges in the country.

Global Campus Rankings

SDSU Global Campus itself has also been specifically recognized for excellence in several undergraduate and graduate programs:

SDSU Rankings

SDSU Global Campus partners with on-campus faculty to deliver online programs that have been ranked among the top in the nation in many areas of study. See where your program ranks:

#3

Best Colleges for Education in California

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Niche, 2026

#5

Best Colleges for Communication in California

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Niche, 2026

#8

Best Colleges for Business in California

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Niche, 2026

#13

Best Colleges for Economics in California

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Niche, 2026

#31

Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America

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Niche, 2026

#53

Best Colleges for Public Health Studies in America

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Niche, 2026

Graduate School Rankings

#7

US News & World
Report, 2025

#27

Best Graduate School in Public Health

US News & World Report, 2025

#45

Best in Education Graduate School

US News & World Report, 2025

SDSU Worldwide Rankings

SDSU ranks in the top 3% of universities worldwide, according to the 2025 Global 2000 list from the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). The Global 2000 is the largest academic ranking in the world and considers student success, employability, faculty distinctions, research and other factors in evaluating 21,462 institutions across the globe.

In 2025, SDSU ranked:

World Rank: 625

U.S. Rank: 150

Employability Rank: Top 2.3%

Research Rank: Top 2.9%