Parker University has once again been honored for its leadership in healthcare education, earning multiple top-value designations in EduMed.org’s 2025–2026 national rankings report.
Parker University has once again been honored for its leadership in healthcare education, earning multiple top-value designations in EduMed.org’s 2025–2026 national rankings report.According to a Parker press release, EduMed.org—an authority in student-centered higher-education guidance—evaluated more than 7,700 accredited colleges and universities and identified Parker University as a standout based on academic quality, program flexibility and student support.
Parker University was recognized in the following categories:
- Best Online Master’s Degree in Strength and Human Performance
- Best Online Nutrition Master’s Degree
- Most Affordable Online Master’s Degree in Public Health
Parker University stands out
EduMed founder Wes Ricketts emphasized the growing importance of institutional value in this year’s rankings:
“For 2026, we refined our methodology to better reward schools that are maximizing the value of their college degrees. The first metric we examined was cost, but affordability only matters if programs lead to solid employment—especially in healthcare.”
Ricketts noted that with rising concerns about higher-education ROI, institutions like Parker University—offering strong student outcomes at accessible price points—stand out in the national landscape. A recent Lumina Foundation study reinforces this need: While cost is the top barrier to completing a degree, 86% of American adults still believe a bachelor’s degree pays off within 10 years.
EduMed’s rankings use data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), direct school submissions and a proprietary scoring algorithm. To qualify, institutions must hold regional accreditation and offer at least one partially online program in the discipline evaluated.
About Parker University
Parker University. the fastest-growing college in Dallas and the fourth-fastest-growing in Texas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker as Parker College of Chiropractic. Today, the university serves over 2,300 students and offers more than 25 accredited academic programs and certificates, including its flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program, which is home to the second-largest chiropractic cohort in the world. Parker University also leads in innovation with master’s degrees in Clinical Neuroscience, Strength and Human Performance and Functional Nutrition. Recently, Parker University launched its new Human Performance Center, led by Andy Galpin. Additionally, five new board-approved programs are set to launch soon. Learn more at parker.edu.
About EduMed
EduMed.org, launched in 2019, provides free guides, tools and expert resources to support students pursuing degrees in nursing, healthcare administration and more than a dozen allied health fields. The site has been recognized by over 100 colleges and universities nationwide.
