College Choice Releases 2017 Ranking of the 25 Best Online Liberal Arts Colleges
EUGENE, Ore., June 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources, has published a ranking of the 25 Best Online Liberal Arts Colleges for 2017.
http://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/best-online-liberal-arts-colleges-for-bachelors-degrees/
Life in our increasingly complex, intersectional world makes many students assume that only a technical, skills-based education will help them succeed. And yet, a classical education—that is, a liberal arts education—can be one of the best ways to the new demands coming from employers across industry sectors. A solid multidisciplinary education develops the skills and knowledge students will need in their careers: oral and written communication skills, the ability to think critically, problem solving prowess, plus a theoretical foundation in both the sciences and humanities.
"Online programs in education are an affordable, accessible, and flexible way to earn an advanced degree, especially if you find yourself in a situation that makes going back to school either logistically or financially problematic," Christian Amondson, Managing Editor of College Choice, said of the ranking. "Despite the stigma online programs once held, they have mostly shed those stereotypes and have increasingly solid reputations, in large part because online programs are developed and taught by the same faculty who teach the traditional, on-campus courses."
College Choice developed its list by looking at institutional excellence along with return on investment—the differential between tuition costs and average early career earnings. The figures and information come from the university and colleges' websites, PayScale, U.S. News & World Report, and The National Center for Education Statistics.
The ranking for the 25 Best Online Liberal Arts Colleges finds Oregon State University in the top spot. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is in second, and Arizona State University rounds out the top three.
The entire ranking, listed in alphabetical order, is as follows:
Arizona State University
Azusa Pacific University
California Baptist University
Champlain College
Colorado State University
Columbia College
DePaul University
Duquesne University
Eastern Oregon University
Fort Hays State University
Granite State College
Indiana University–Purdue
Northeastern University
Oregon State University
Pennsylvania State
Regent University
Saint Leo University
St. John's University–New York
University of Illinois–Springfield
University of Maine–Augusta
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth
University of Nebraska
University of Wisconsin
Westfield State University
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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