College Choice Releases its 2016 Rankings for the Best Online Bachelor's in Social Work
EUGENE, Ore., Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources, has published its 2016 rankings for the Best Online Bachelor's in Social Work
http://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/best-online-bachelors-in-social-work/
Online social work degrees have come a long way in the less than a decade that the programs have become available through distance education. Now, these programs are just as rigorous and comprehensive as their on-campus counterparts. That's why College Choice has put together a ranking based on online undergraduate social work degrees.
"People often think that an online social work degree is easier than a traditional Bachelor's of Social work. Not true! Educators have been praising the developments in online learning for years—developments that have not only legitimized digital education but have made it both rigorous and dynamic," Christian Amondson, Managing Editor of College Choice, said at the ranking's release.
College Choice curated its 2016 ranking for Best Online Bachelor's in Social Work using factors that definitely impact a student's decision to choose an online program. These include the total cost of attendance, any fees that might occur, academic reputation, online learning options, program specifics, and more. This information was taken from the program websites, U.S. News and World Report, The National Center for Education Statistics. Further information was culled from the Council for Social Work Education, the sole independent accreditor for social work programs in the United States.
The College Choice 2016 ranking for Best Online Bachelor's in Social Work is topped by Appalachian State University. The University of Iowa and the Huntington University round out the top three.
The complete rankings are as follows:
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Arizona State University Online, Tempe, AZ
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Bluffton University, Bluffton, IA
Brandman University, Irvine, CA
Brescia University, Owensboro, KY
Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA
Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Huntington University, Huntington, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS
Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
St. Leo University, Saint Leo, FL
University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK
University of Iowa, Des Moines, IA
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Washburn University, Topeka, KS
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM
College Choice is the leading authority in college and university rankings, searches and resources 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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