MUNCIE, Ind. (WOWO) — Six Ball State University online programs have been ranked in the top 25 in the nation according to U-S News and World Report.

BSU made the top of the field in overall bachelor’s degrees, as well as Masters programs in Business Administration, Nursing, Education and Information Science.

Ball State also made the top 10 in curriculum and educational technology and graduate programs for veterans.

Ball State distinguished itself from among nearly 2-thousand online programs nationwide.

School officials say that a student-focused approach, individualized advising and robust support was key to the rankings.