Website Dedicated to Not-for-Profit Online Education Publishes "Students before Profits Award" Rankings

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Colleges Online (http://www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com), a web publication promoting non-profit colleges and universities offering online degree programs, has published another in its series of Students before Profits Award rankings created to recognize online colleges and universities committed to putting students' interests first. The award series was created to help counteract the bad publicity surrounding online education caused by the exploitative actions of several for-profit online education companies in recent years.

The full ranking of award winners can be viewed here: http://www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com/rankings/best-online-bachelors-in-psychology/

The award for online bachelor's in psychology degree programs ranks the top fifty regionally accredited not-for-profit colleges and universities offering fully online or online/on-campus hybrid undergraduate programs in psychology at a lower-than-average cost to students. Northwestern State University of Louisiana leads the list at an estimated $19,736 for four years of full-time, out-of-state tuition. Fort Hays University, located in Hays, Kansas, and Columbia College of Missouri come in second and third respectively.

Other universities making the list include (alphabetically ordered):

Arizona State University
Arkansas State University
Athabasca University
Baker College
Bellevue University
Central Michigan University
Charter Oak State College
City University of New York School of Professional Studies
City University of Seattle
Colorado State University
Columbia College
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Dallas Baptist University
Drexel University
Excelsior College
Fort Hays State University
Granite State College
Indiana University East
Lesley University
LeTourneau University
Liberty University
Limeston College
Marist College
Mercy College
Northeastern University
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Notre Dame College
Nova Southeastern University
Old Dominion University
Ottawa University
Park University
Pennsylvania State University
Rivier University
Robert Morris University
Roosevelt University
Saint Leo University
Sierra Nevada College
Southern New Hampshire University
Thomas Edison State College
Troy University
Union Institute and University
University of Florida
University of Great Falls
University of Maryland University College
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
University of the Incarnate Word
University of the Southwest
Upper Iowa University
Washington State University

"Employment for psychologists is expected to grow approximately 12% in the next decade, which is faster than the average estimated rate of growth for all occupational fields," said Liz Robertson, lead editor for bachelor's in psychology award. "The programs on this list show that it is possible for aspiring, nontraditional students to earn a nationally-recognized psychology degree from a quality online college or university more interested in providing a great educational experience than lining the pockets of corporate shareholders," Robertson said.

Nonprofit Colleges Online is an online resource devoted to promoting online colleges and universities that put students before profits and education before the bottom line. The site publishes rankings, reviews and other resources to help prospective students learn about and connect with schools where they can get a quality online education that puts their needs and success first.

Contact:

Liz Robertson
Editor, Nonprofit Colleges Online
http://www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com
(919) 745-8906
Email

SOURCE Nonprofit Colleges Online