Business Insider 2016: The college where students go on to earn the most money in every state - Embry-Riddle Worldwide

Embry-Riddle Worldwide

Annual cost: $8,520

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling: $60,900

Salary potential isn't the only factor to consider when narrowing down potential colleges, but with tuition continually on the rise, it's nice to know which schools pay off in the long run.

In a recent report, the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce looked at the four-year colleges whose students go on to earn the highest salaries after graduating. The report used the US Department of Education's College Scorecard to highlight the median earnings of students from over 1,400 colleges 10 years after starting their studies.

Here, we've highlighted the single school from each state (plus Washington, DC) where students go on to earn the most, as well as how much students pay annually between tuition, required fees, and room and board, from College Board. For public colleges, we've listed annual costs for both in and out-of-state students.

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Annual cost: $8,520

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling: $60,900

2016 Military Friendly School - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide

School Description

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Backed by an international reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to serve you, Embry-Riddle Worldwide takes pride in our relationship with the military. We understand the challenge in balancing academic goals with military duties and family obligations, and do everything possible to help you succeed. With campuses across the globe, many on military bases, and the option to take online courses, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is committed to being wherever you are. All academic programs are approved for veterans' educational benefits and are accompanied by personalized academic advisement. Many faculty and staff at Worldwide have also served in the U.S. Military.

School Details

Percent Military Students

75%

Campus Location: 

Florida

Campus Type:

Both online and on-campus

Degree Types Offered:

Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree,Doctoral Degree, Master's Degree,Professional Certificate

Accreditation:

Regional accreditation, Programmatic/professional accreditation

U.S. News & World Report named Embry-Riddle Worldwide a No. 1 online bachelor’s degree program provider for 2016

U.S. News & World Report Unveils 2016 Best Online Programs

Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide debuts at No. 1, tied with Pennsylvania State University–World Campus for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.    

Jan. 12, 2016, at 12:01 a.m.+ More

Washington, D.C. – Jan. 12, 2016 – U.S. News & World Report today released the 2016 Best Online Programs to help the millions of domestic and international students interested in online education compare the academic quality of more than 1,200 U.S.-based distance degree programs. For the first time, Florida's Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Worldwide tops the list of Best Online Bachelor's Programs, tied with Pennsylvania State University—World Campus. Temple University remains the No. 1 Best Online MBA Program, and Indiana University—Bloomington again places first on the Best Online Graduate Business Programs list, which excludes MBAs.

In addition to bachelor's programs, the 2016 Best Online Programs includes comprehensive ratings of seven disciplines at the master's level, such as criminal justice and education. South Carolina universities make a strong showing in nursing with the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina coming in at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively. For students interested in the science, technology, engineering and math fields, known as STEM, California schools rank at the top with the University of California—Los Angeles taking the lead for engineering and the University of Southern California at No. 1 in computer information technology.

Now in its fifth year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs are a resource for students and working adults who are increasingly seeking online education programs for degree completion and career advancement. Prospective students can use the searchable directory to explore factors such as tuition, program offerings and online services offered to enrolled students.

"Online learning is becoming an integral part of higher education, and consumers are hungry for information related to legitimate online degrees," said Anita Narayan, managing editor of Education at U.S. News. "The Best Online Programs rankings can help prospective students begin their search for a program that suits both their academic and career goals, as well as their work and family schedules."

The 2016 Best Online Programs methodologies are based on a number of factors, including student engagement, faculty credentials and student services and technology. Only degree-granting programs at regionally accredited institutions that are offered predominantly online were considered.

For more information on the Best Online Programs rankings, visit www.usnews.com/online or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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2016 U.S. News Best Online Programs

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Bachelor's Programs

1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—Worldwide (FL)
1. Pennsylvania State University—World Campus
3. Western Kentucky University