Ohio University's Online Coaching Education Master's Program Ranks #1 in U.S.
Ohio University's Master of Science in Coaching Education program has achieved the #1 ranking in the U.S. for online master's coaching programs for 2026, according to OnlineMasters.com. This marks a significant jump from its #6 position in 2025. The ranking process by OnlineMasters.com involves a rigorous research methodology, utilizing over 100 data points from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education's College Scoreboard, the National Center for Education Statistics, and admissions offices. The evaluation also incorporates expert interviews and feedback from students and faculty, assessing academic quality, graduation outcomes, program cost, return on investment, and student support resources. Ashley Allanson, the program's director and associate professor, attributes this success to several enhancements, including the integration of coaching videos to illustrate theoretical concepts and the implementation of authentic assessments where students video themselves demonstrating coaching practices. ...
