01/26/2021 LOWELL, Mass. â UMass Lowellâs online education programs are again ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which assessed more than 1,000 programs nationwide.  UMass Lowellâs online graduate program in criminal justice is No. 4 in the nation and No. 2 among all public colleges and universities, and offers the lowest price among New England-based programs appearing in the new ranking. UMass Lowellâs online graduate program in information technology is No. 16 in the nation and is the highest ranked among all public institutions in New England.  UMass Lowellâs online graduate programs in education are ranked No. 23 nationally and highest among New England colleges and universities. UMass Lowell offers multiple options in the field, including education administration, curriculum and instruction, leadership in schooling, and reading and language.