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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.
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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.
