The site used multiple factors in the ranking methodology, which include: tuition, non-profit status, student loan repayment rate, accreditation, student services, student reviews, and university accomplishments.
At number 10 on its respective list, the online bachelor鈥檚 degree in education placed high on a list of 25 overall universities. The site references that its methodology 鈥渃onsidered which online schools were affordable, had strong student outcomes, and prepared students well for licensure. Colleges on the list offered online programs focusing on childhood education, special education, education administration, and many other disciplines.鈥
Dr. Sandra Lemoine, dean of the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences, is well aware of the exposure that these ranking bring to her college, and the institution.
鈥淭he School of Education in the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences grows stronger every day to fulfill the demands of the modern world,鈥 said Lemoine. 鈥淥ur outstanding faculty work hard to develop and implement exceptional online programs that allow traditional and non-traditional students to pursue and strengthen their educational and career goals.鈥
网曝门鈥檚 online master鈥檚 degree in counseling came in at number 11 on the list of the best value counseling degrees with a cost of $14, 250. Overall, 23 universities were ranked on this list. According to the methodology, the 鈥渓ist focuses on colleges offering online master鈥檚 in counseling degrees that are affordable, prepare students well for the job force, and offer strong student support services. Fourteen of these schools offer degrees for less than $15,000 per year. Many of them, including the University of Louisiana at Monroe鈥re accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, which is required for certification as a counselor.鈥
网曝门鈥檚 online bachelor鈥檚 degree in health studies鈥攈ealth studies marketing/management鈥攑rovided another top-10 ranking. The degree comes in at a cost of $11, 250. The site commends the university鈥檚 8-week sessions, which help students progress through their degree at a faster pace.
网曝门鈥檚 on-campus nursing degree has garnered much national attention as of late and OnlineU.org ranks 网曝门鈥檚 online RN to BSN program as the number 24 best value in the nation. OnlineU.org highlights the program鈥檚 replication of the on-campus program, stating: 鈥淎ll of the university鈥檚 online programs use the same materials and cover the same topics as the on-campus equivalent, and online students earn the exact same degree. The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing, including the online RN to BSN degree, is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, which ensures that programs meet high academic standards and prepare students for the workforce.鈥
Dean of the College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Benny Blaylock, says, 鈥溚孛赔檚 College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences degree programs continue to garner national recognition for the outstanding educational opportunities they offer at a cost that makes them an excellent value. This level of value and quality is a product of the outstanding work, planning, and delivery by faculty and staff in the Nursing, Counseling, and Health Studies programs.鈥
Rounding out 网曝门鈥檚 rankings, the online bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology came in at number 17 in the nation on the best value psychology degrees list. At a cost $11, 250, the 网曝门 degree is praised by OnlineU.org. The site says, 鈥淥ne unique aspect of the psychology program is that The University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a variety of cutting edge courses not available elsewhere, such as evolutionary psychology and positive psychology.鈥
Dr. Ron Berry, dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences said, 鈥淲e are always excited when national organizations such as OnlineU.org recognize the value in our online programs. With this ranking, it is also very encouraging that the group has recognized some of the unique features of our online psychology program. I appreciate our faculty who continue to be innovative in their development of courses and their delivery.鈥
网曝门鈥檚 rankings from OnlineU.org are not the institution鈥檚 first. In June, OnlineU.org named 网曝门鈥檚 online MBA as one of the top 25 most affordable programs in the country.
For more information on these rankings, onlineu.org/best-value-colleges