The 30 Best Online Colleges for 2016

26 Regis University

Regis University
(Denver, CO)
Regis University, a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university founded in 1877, enrolls nearly 10,000 students in a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. A member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Regis University consists of three colleges: Regis College, the College for Professional Studies, and the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.
Regis University’s degree offerings include more than two dozen undergraduate programs, such as computer networking, social science, and health care administration, as well as a bachelor’s completion program in nursing; and about 30 graduate programs in topics including information assurance, business, education, nursing, and health services administration. Students can also pursue a host of certificate options.
Regis University offers students the flexibility to complete coursework on their own schedule.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Regis University #29 in Regional Universities (West) in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges.
Regis University received accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

27 Missouri State University

Missouri State University
(Springfield, MO)
Missouri State University, a public university founded in 1906, enrolls more than 22,300 students worldwide. A member of the Missouri State University System, Missouri State University consists of nine academic divisions offering nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Missouri State University offers 10 online undergraduate degree completion programs such as communication studies, information technology, and hospitality and restaurant administration; 12 master’s degree programs such as history, business administration, and education; and a doctor of nursing practice degree.
Online students also can complete several minors and certificate programs. Missouri State University’s online programs follow an asynchronous format allowing students flexibility to complete coursework on their own schedule.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Missouri State University #67 in Regional Universities (Midwest) in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges.
Missouri State University received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. The respected Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business also provides accreditation to Missouri State University’s College of Business Administration.

28 New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University
(Las Cruces, NM)
New Mexico State University, a public, land-grant, research university founded in 1888, enrolls about 18,400 students. New Mexico State University, a NASA Space Grant College, offers a host of undergraduate and graduate programs through its seven colleges and graduate school.
New Mexico State University’s online offerings include bachelor degree completion programs, master’s degrees, and doctorates.
Students who completed two years of college coursework can pursue seven bachelor completion programs, including sociology, criminal justice, and elementary education.
Online students can earn 18 master’s degrees ranging from education to engineering, as well as doctorates in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, and nursing.
Online students can also earn a variety of certificate programs. Some degree programs require on-campus elements; students should check the program before enrolling.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognizes New Mexico State University as a research university with high research activity.
U.S. News & World Report ranked New Mexico State University #116 among Best Education Schools in its 2015 edition of Best Colleges. In addition, Forbes ranked New Mexico State University #165 in Research Universities.
New Mexico State University holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. The respected Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business also provides accreditation to New Mexico State University’s College of Business.

29 Fort Hays State University, Virtual College

Fort hays State University
(Hays, KS)
Fort Hays State University, a public, co-educational university founded in 1902, enrolls about 11,200 students across four colleges. Fort Hays State University, governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, offers about 80 majors leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Fort Hays State University offers 40 online degrees through its Virtual College. Often the same faculty teach the online and on-campus courses.
Virtual College students can complete associate’s degrees in general studies and applied technology, as well as two dozen bachelor’s degrees ranging from business education to information networking to medical diagnostic imaging.
Students also can pursue master’s degrees in areas such as health and human performance, liberal studies, and special education. Fort Hays State University’s Virtual College also offers three specialist of education programs and a variety of certificate programs.
Students can earn most degrees completely online, but some degrees do require on-campus courses.
Fort Hays State University received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.

30 University of Louisiana at Monroe

University of Louisiana at Monroe
(Monroe, LA)
The University of Louisiana at Monroe, a public, co-educational university established in 1931, offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. A member of the University of Louisiana System, the University of Louisiana at Monroe enrolls about 8,500 students.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s course offerings include dozens of online degree programs, including an associate’s degree in general studies and nearly 20 bachelor’s degrees ranging from elementary education to history to psychology.
Online students also can pursue master’s degrees in criminal justice, gerontology, English, and more; as well as a handful of doctoral degrees in education and philosophy.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe offers courses in four-, eight-, or 16-week formats depending on the program and the semester.
U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Louisiana at Monroe #81 in Regional Universities (South) in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe holds accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The respected Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business also provides accreditation to the University of Louisiana at Monroe’s College of Business and Social Sciences.
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