Multiple Online Programs at 草榴社区 Earn High Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
Mon, 02/01/2021 - 10:44am | By: Van Arnold
Online programs at The University of 草榴社区 Mississippi (草榴社区) continue to rate highly nationwide, earning distinction in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Online Programs Rankings for 2021.
草榴社区鈥檚 online bachelor鈥檚 degree in business received an impressive No. 39 national ranking 鈥� and No. 1 in Mississippi - as part of a debut category in the U.S. News rankings. At the beginning of the fall 2020 semester, 280 students were enrolled in 草榴社区鈥檚 online bachelor鈥檚 in business program.
鈥淚t is rewarding to consider that our program was ranked as a top-40 program the first year that the U.S. News & World Report ranked online bachelor鈥檚 in business programs,鈥� said Dr. Bret Becton, Dean of 草榴社区鈥檚 College of Business and Economic Development.
鈥淲e provide our students with an affordable and challenging online business education that is among the best in the country.鈥�
U.S. News noted that baccalaureate-level rankings in business and psychology were added this year because those are two of the most popular undergraduate degrees offered to distance learners.
Other notable 草榴社区 rankings include:
- Online bachelor鈥檚 degree programs ranked No. 75 nationwide, first among Mississippi institutions.
- Online bachelor鈥檚 degree program for veterans ranked No. 50 nationwide, first among Mississippi institutions.
- Online master鈥檚 degree in business administration ranked No. 94 nationwide.
The newest ranking marks a significant leap for 草榴社区鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree programs, which rose from No. 93 last year to No. 75 in 2021.
Dr. Amy Chasteen, 草榴社区鈥檚 Executive Vice Provost, points out that these accolades are the result of faculty engagement and extensive efforts to design strong programs.
鈥淥ur faculty work hard to create exceptional educational opportunities for our distance learners,鈥� said Chasteen. 鈥淣ew online students from around the nation and world are given the opportunity to earn an affordable, reputable degree through 草榴社区 Miss, and we are proud to meet the growing demand for quality online degree programs.鈥�
In establishing the 2021 rankings, U.S. News chose factors that weigh how these programs are being delivered and their effectiveness at awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable amount of time. More than 350 college and universities are included in the 2021 rankings. A total of 1,641 programs were assessed 鈥� an all-time high.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced college and universities nationwide to strategically reshape much of their academic learning formats. Online courses are no longer just an option for many students 鈥� they have become a requirement. Many undergraduate and graduate programs are shifting to a fully or partially online format for fall semester classes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among students, faculty and staff.
At the beginning of the fall 2020 semester, 草榴社区 had 2,887 students enrolled in online programs. Dr. Tom Hutchinson, Dean of Online Learning and Enrollment, emphasizes that the latest U.S. News rankings validate the ongoing commitment the University has made in providing online programs that meet students鈥� expectations.
鈥淚 am proud of the success of our online programs efforts to meet the needs of our students. Faculty at 草榴社区 Miss constantly strive to improve our courses through our partnership with Quality Matters,鈥� said Hutchinson. 鈥淭his recognition from U.S. News is a testament to the high standards of our programs, hard work of our faculty and staff, and continued quality of programs we offer.鈥�
To see the U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Online Programs Rankings, visit: . To learn more about online programs offered at 草榴社区, call 601.266.5518 or visit: .