Best Master's Programs Publishes 2015 Ranking of the Best Online Master's in Counseling Programs
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Online education guide, Best Master's Programs (http://www.bestmastersprograms.org/) has published a ranking for the best schools for online master's in counseling degrees (http://www.bestmastersprograms.org/rankings/best-online-masters-in-counseling-programs/).
With online education steadily increasing in popularity, it is critical to choose a high-caliber online program. Savvy prospective graduate counseling students want to know where to go to get the best bang for their buck, and this ranking effectively evaluates which counseling schools are doing the best job of providing a quality online education. Best Master's Programs' ranking is based on factors such as student-faculty ratio; percentage of faculty holding terminal degrees in their field; admissions and retention rates; estimated cost; and counseling-specific accreditation. All schools included in the list are regionally accredited, which is the highest level of accreditation for post-secondary educational institutions. Without this level of accreditation, credits are unlikely to transfer to other institutions and students may be unable to receive financial aid for their schooling.
The ranking lists Northcentral University as the top school, followed by The George Washington University and Creighton University.
Other schools included in the list (alphabetically ordered):
Amridge University
Argosy University
Assumption College
Baptist Bible College & Seminary
Capella University
Concordia University
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
LeTourneau University
Liberty University
Medaille College
North Carolina State University
Nova Southeastern University
Ottawa University
Our Lady of the Lake University
Post University
Regent University
Seton Hall University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Texas A&M University at College Station
Texas Southern University
Thomas University
University at Buffalo
University of Arkansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Massachusetts
University of North Dakota
University of North Texas
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee
University of the Cumberlands
University of the Southwest
University of Wisconsin Stout
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wake Forest University
Walden University
Choosing to complete a graduate degree online offers flexibility on a number of levels, allowing students to get the education to advance in their field, without actually having to leave the field to do it. "With Payscale.com listing an annual salary range of approximately $30,000-$60,000, a master's degree in the counseling field is definitely not the highest-paying degree out there. However, if you enjoy coming alongside others and journeying with them through complicated emotional and social issues, this degree just might be for you," says Michelle Rindy, editor of the ranking. Salary ranges for those who hold master's degrees in the counseling profession vary considerably depending on the degree held, geographic location, and counseling setting.
Best Master's Programs is an online guide that provides information to help prospective graduate students find the best master's programs. Since every individual has diverse interests and needs, this site provides an array of information to aid students in deciding what and where to study. Best Master's Programs publishes rankings and information about the top programs in popular fields, as well as career and salary information.
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Best Master's Programs
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