Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Earns Veterans Ranking from U.S. News & World Report for Online Programs in 2015

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remains one of the top online educators for veterans, according to rankings released by U.S. News & World Report this week.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide was tied at No. 4 for its online bachelor’s degree programs. The university’s online graduate business programs (MBA and non-MBA) were also ranked among the top 100 in the U.S.

“Embry-Riddle Worldwide is pleased to continue more than 40 years of service to American servicemen and women during and after their distinguished military careers,” said Embry-Riddle Worldwide Chancellor Brad Sims. “We look forward to providing quality higher education to even more military students later this year when we expand to bases in South Korea and Japan.”

Schools included in these rankings are certified for the GI Bill, participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and placed in the top 75 percent of schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2015 Best Online Programs rankings. The overall online program list - where Embry-Riddle Worldwide ranked No. 5 for its bachelor’s degree programs earlier this year - evaluated regionally accredited institutions in areas including program reputation, faculty credentials, retention rates and graduate debt loads.

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