College Choice Publishes 2015 Rankings of Best Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs
List identifies top online RN to BSN programs according to multiple factors, including quality, flexibility, and affordability
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- College Choice, an independent college search and rankings website, has published its 2015 ranking of the top 50 online Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs in the U.S. (http://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/best-online-nursing-programs/)
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi tops the list. The University of Alabama and Western Carolina University came in second and third respectively. The rankings were compiled based upon a variety of important factors, including faculty, technology, and student support, accreditation, cost, as well as the national and regional reputations of each school. We cross-referenced a variety of data sources to measure these factors, including the National Center for Education Statistics, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, individual program websites, and U.S. News & World Report to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the information we used. The universities that we recognize as having some of the best online training programs for nurses include (alphabetically ordered):
Alderson Broaddus University
American Public University System
Arizona State University
Azusa Pacific University
Ball State University
Bethel University
Brandman University
Charleston Southern University
Chatham University
Drexel University
Fort Hays State University
Georgia College and State University
Graceland University-Lamoni
Granite State College
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Jacksonville University
Kaplan University
Kent State University
Lamar University
Linfield College
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University New Orleans
McKendree University
Minot State University
Northeastern University Global Network
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Ohio University
Old Dominion University
Pennsylvania State University
Sacred Heart University
Southeast Missouri State University
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
The University of Alabama
University of Arkansas
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
University of Michigan-Flint
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Northern Colorado
University of South Alabama
University of South Dakota
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
University of Wyoming
Upper Iowa University
Villanova University
Western Carolina University
Western Illinois University
Wilmington University
Wright State University
According to Sara Garbers, lead editor for the piece, the 2015 College Choice Ranking of the Top Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs provides a better framework for identifying excellent online RN to BSN programs than what's generally available. "If students get on the Internet and search 'best online nursing programs,' they will get back top results that may or may not be the best choice for their academic training. Since College Choice is committed to aiding students in making the right college decision, we decided to publish a more objective comparison of online nursing options, our 2015 Ranking of the Best Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs. Our aim is to offer students a ranking of the top online nursing programs they can trust to deliver excellent quality, flexibility, affordability, and results," Garbers said.
College Choice is an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families find the right college. The site publishes rankings and reviews that make finding the best colleges for different interests easier and more fun, as well as resources to help students get into, pay for, and thrive at the college of their choice.
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