Cyberattacks are a major concern for organizations small and large. As a result, the demand for experts to keep systems and data safe from bad actors has never been higher. For individuals who are fascinated by the cyber world, this is great news. To make the process of figuring out educational pathways easier, Fortune has ranked the best online master’s in cybersecurity. A master's degree can not only provide students with the advanced, in-demand skills needed to tackle the intersection of AI, machine learning, and cloud computing with cybersecurity, but it also prepares students to tackle industry-recognized certifications like CISSP, CISA, Security+, CEH, and more. In total, 20 programs opted-in for our list.

Across industries, topics like A.I., cloud computing, and large-scale data analysis are top of mind for business leaders. The demand for these skills means there are now more options than ever for degree programs geared toward developing tech skill sets. To help prospective students navigate this competitive landscape, Fortune has ranked the best online master’s degree programs in computer science.

It’s no secret that the need for data experts is growing due to the exponential amount of data being generated every day. One of the best ways to gain the in-demand skills to be able to harness, analyze, and create value from data is pursuing a master’s degree. This ranking was last updated February 2024.

The COVID-19 pandemic helped highlight the importance of personal health and wellbeing. A master’s degree in psychology is a necessary step for people who are interested in becoming a psychologist after completing a doctorate degree, or it can qualify you for a growing number of other career opportunities. And an online program offers flexibility to build your interpersonal skill set and advance your degree—while still working. Fortune ranked nine online master’s degree programs in psychology. This ranking was last updated May 2022.

The demand for nurses has been impossible to ignore in recent years, while nurses looking to advance their careers need to acquire new skills—and often while still working full-time. That’s why Fortune set out to rank online master’s degree programs in nursing. In total, we ranked 44 online MSN programs. This ranking was last updated August 2022.

Few other types of professionals are experiencing quite as high of demand as nurse practitioners. By 2031, 112,700 advanced practice nurse roles are expected to be added to the U.S. economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a 46% increase from 2021. People seeking a more flexible way to earn the credentials to fill nurse practitioner roles may be in the market for an online master’s degree in nursing—that’s why Fortune has ranked the best online nurse practitioner programs. The methodology for this ranking was the same as that of our best online master’s in nursing (MSN) programs ranking. For this list, we used data submitted only by nursing schools with nurse practitioner concentrations. This ranking was last updated December 2022.