Valdosta State University's Online Doctorate Programs Earn Princeton Review Honors

VSU's Doctor of Education programs recognized for academic excellence, flexibility, and student support.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Valdosta State University's online Doctor of Education programs have been named to The Princeton Review's list of the Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2026. This recognition reflects the university's commitment to preparing transformative leaders in education through rigorous curricula, expert faculty, and flexible online delivery.

Why it matters

This prestigious ranking from The Princeton Review validates VSU's reputation for academic quality and innovation in its online doctoral programs. It highlights the university's ability to meet the needs of working professionals seeking advanced degrees in education leadership, adult learning, and curriculum development.

The details

VSU offers three online Doctor of Education programs: Leadership, Adult Learning and Development, and a hybrid Curriculum and Instruction: P-12 Disciplinary Concentration. The Princeton Review evaluated these programs based on factors like curriculum rigor, technology resources, program flexibility, accreditation, and student satisfaction.

  • VSU's online Doctor of Education programs were recognized in The Princeton Review's 2026 rankings.

The players

Valdosta State University

A public university located in Valdosta, Georgia, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including several online doctoral degrees in education.

The Princeton Review

A leading education services company that provides test preparation, tutoring, and college and graduate school admission services, as well as annual rankings of the best colleges, graduate schools, and online programs.

Dr. David Slykhuis

The dean of the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University.

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What they’re saying

“This honor reaffirms our unwavering commitment to preparing transformative leaders in education, the quality of our programs, our faculty expertise, and the success of our students.”

— Dr. David Slykhuis, Dean, James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services (Valdosta Daily Times)

The takeaway

Valdosta State University's recognition by The Princeton Review as one of the best online Doctor of Education programs in the country underscores its reputation for academic excellence and its ability to provide flexible, high-quality advanced education to working professionals in the field of education.