OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The College of Central Florida’s (CF) online programs and degrees have recently received national recognition, with the school ranking No. 35 on Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Colleges 2025 list.
This placement marks the highest ranking among the Florida College System’s (FCS) 28 institutions, and places CF above larger universities such as the University of Central Florida, University of Florida, and University of Miami.
At CF, students can complete a variety of programs fully online, including the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science in Business Administration, Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education, and nine college credit certificates in areas such as business and education. The college also offers a unique opportunity for Equine Studies students to start their education journey with an Equine Technician college credit certificate that is available completely online.
The college’s fully online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has also been nationally recognized, earning a spot on the U.S. News & World Report Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs list, where CF placed the highest among FCS schools. Additionally, the BSN program was ranked No. 3 for the Best Online Nursing Programs in Florida by Research.com.
The CF Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education and college credit certificate programs in Early Childhood Development and Child Care Center Management, which offer fully online credentials for future preschool educators, were ranked No. 24 on the Intelligent.com nationwide list of Best Online Early Childhood Education Degree Programs of 2025.
“The College of Central Florida has proved, once again, that we can meet our students where they are with flexible scheduling that does not sacrifice quality,” says Dr. Jim Henningsen, CF president. “By offering courses virtually, we can help learners access instruction by our highly ranked faculty, whether they are pursuing a degree that will prepare them to transfer to a university or a credential that will help them achieve their career goals.”
For more information about CF’s fully online degree and certificate programs, visit CF.edu/Online.