Published November 07, 2014
Five programs from the University of Louisiana at Monroe have been ranked in OnlineU.org鈥檚
list of its 2015 Best Value College Rankings. 蜜桔直播鈥檚 online programs in counseling,
education, healthcare, nursing, and psychology all ranked as some of the nation鈥檚
best value online degrees.
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�
蜜桔直播鈥檚 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�
蜜桔直播鈥檚 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.
蜜桔直播鈥檚 on-campus nursing degree has garnered much national attention as of late and
OnlineU.org ranks 蜜桔直播鈥檚 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,
鈥溍劢壑辈モ�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 蜜桔直播鈥檚 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 蜜桔直播 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�
蜜桔直播鈥檚 rankings from OnlineU.org are not the institution鈥檚 first. In June, OnlineU.org
named 蜜桔直播鈥檚 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
