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STEPS ranks top colleges for online degrees in public service for 2024

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEPS, a trusted resource for connecting students with degrees and careers in public service, has released its college rankings for the 2023-2024 school year. The rankings feature colleges and universities with online degrees in subject areas focused on community health and improvement. Over 25 public service fields were ranked, including teaching, psychology, social work, public health and public administration.

Key Points: 
  • STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service) has identified the top U.S. colleges for online degrees in public service for 2024.
  • RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEPS, a trusted resource for connecting students with degrees and careers in public service, has released its college rankings for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • The rankings feature colleges and universities with online degrees in subject areas focused on community health and improvement.
  • Over 25 public service fields were ranked, including teaching, psychology, social work, public health and public administration.

EduMed.org ranks top schools for online degrees in nursing and allied health

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

RENO, Nev., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EduMed.org, a leader in student-focused college and career information online, has released its rankings of the top postsecondary schools for online degrees and certificates in nursing and allied health. The rankings feature schools with the best combinations of quality, affordability and online learning in their respective fields. The rankings include more than 65 unique subject areas, from practical and registered nursing to medical assisting and healthcare administration.

Key Points: 
  • EduMed.org has ranked the nation's top colleges and universities for online learning in nursing and allied health for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • RENO, Nev., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EduMed.org, a leader in student-focused college and career information online, has released its rankings of the top postsecondary schools for online degrees and certificates in nursing and allied health.
  • The rankings feature schools with the best combinations of quality, affordability and online learning in their respective fields.
  • The rankings include more than 65 unique subject areas, from practical and registered nursing to medical assisting and healthcare administration.

Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine Ranks DeVry University Top 10 in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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Monday, October 16, 2023

DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Key Points: 
  • DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
  • The annual recognition highlights advancements of Hispanics in higher education and spotlights institutions dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the Latino community.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016636989/en/
    DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
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    “This recognition reaffirms our longstanding commitment to educating Hispanic students,” said Veronica Calderón, DeVry University’s chief inclusion, belonging, and equity officer.

Recent IPEDS Rankings Reveal ACE as Leading Conferrer of Graduate Degrees in Education

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Monday, May 15, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newly released data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) confirmed American College of Education® (ACE) as a leading conferrer of graduate degrees in education. Reflecting the 2020-2021 academic year amid the climax of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the data indicates both continued strong performance and improvement. 

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newly released data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ( IPEDS ) confirmed American College of Education® ( ACE ) as a leading conferrer of graduate degrees in education.
  • Per their recent data release, ACE conferred 4,048 degrees in the 2020-21 academic year, which marks a 24 percent increase from 2019-20.
  • The college ranked in the top 10 for fourteen degrees and categories of degrees combined.
  • ACE Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Jodi Feikema added, "We are proud and truly humbled by the outstanding IPEDS results.

National University of Natural Medicine Ranked a Top School of Online Master's in Nutrition for 2023

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Friday, April 14, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master's level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD). NUNM's nutrition programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success. See where NUNM ranked.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master's level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD).
  • NUNM's nutrition programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success.
  • "Each ranked school offers a fully or partially online master's program in nutrition at a time when earning a master's has become a minimum barrier to entry for many."
  • "Providing students with opportunities to get a master's online is only part of our rankings," said Darland.

Degreechoices Reveals the 42 Worst Colleges in America Based on ROI and Economic Value - Is Your Alma Mater on the List?

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Key Points: 
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Degreechoices.com has just released a new article titled " 42 Worst Colleges in America ", exposing the colleges with the lowest return on investment (ROI) and economic value for students.
  • The article is based on an analysis of official government data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Degreechoices.com's methodology.
  • Degreechoices identifies the top three worst colleges as the Berklee College of Music, Alabama State University, and Florida National University.
  • These institutions were found to have the lowest ROI and economic value for students, including high tuition fees and low median salaries for graduates.

University of Phoenix Included as a Top 100 Degree Producer for Students of Color by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

University of Phoenix is #15 in the 2020-21 rankings of Top 100 Degree Producers for students of color from a total data sample of 2,542 institutions and ranks number #1 in conferring bachelor’s degrees for African American students.

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  • University of Phoenix is #15 in the 2020-21 rankings of Top 100 Degree Producers for students of color from a total data sample of 2,542 institutions and ranks number #1 in conferring bachelor’s degrees for African American students.
  • In conferring graduate degrees, University of Phoenix is #5 for master’s degrees, inclusive of all minorities; #3 for African American students, #8 for Native American students, #11 Hispanic students, and #48 for Asian American students.
  • University of Phoenix is #8 in conferring doctoral degrees inclusive of all minorities and #5 for African American doctoral students.
  • More than half of University of Phoenix students report as ethnic minorities, with nearly 60 percent reporting as first generation college attendees, and seven in 10 are women.

ACGME Releases 2021-2022 Statistics on Graduate Medical Education Programs and Resident Physicians

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Monday, October 10, 2022

During 2021-2022, there were 12,740 accredited programs, of which 5,579 were specialty programs and 7,161 were subspecialty programs.Additionally, 384 programs were newly accredited during the academic year.

Key Points: 
  • During 2021-2022, there were 12,740 accredited programs, of which 5,579 were specialty programs and 7,161 were subspecialty programs.Additionally, 384 programs were newly accredited during the academic year.
  • And, just as we rely on data in our fight against the pandemic, we hope the ACGME Data Resource Book serves as a valuable asset to those working in graduate medical education.
  • Residency and fellowship programs educate more than 150,000 resident and fellow physicians in 182 specialties and subspecialties.
  • The ACGME's mission is to improve health care and population health by assessing and enhancing the quality of resident and fellow physicians' education through advancements in accreditation and education.

Colleges That Reach NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four Often See Application Bump

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular online student debt education platform, Student Loan Hero, a LendingTree company, today announced the findings of its latest report around increases in college applications at NCAA Final Four schools.

Key Points: 
  • Colleges that reach the NCAA men's basketball Final Four often see a combined increase in applications that outpaces the national rate.
  • Nearly every school that made the Final Four from 2004 to 2019 has seen an increase in applications the following year.
  • These are the year-over-year changes in applications for colleges and universities the year after reaching the men's basketball Final Four.
  • The former year is when the college reached the Final Four, while the latter helps show how applications changed.

100 Largest College Towns Where Students Save the Most by Living On (or Off) Campus

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

In seven of the 100 cities, researchers found no difference in the annual cost between living on or off campus.

Key Points: 
  • In seven of the 100 cities, researchers found no difference in the annual cost between living on or off campus.
  • Whether you opt for a dorm or off-campus apartment in one of these locations, college students might not see their cost of attendance change very much.
  • If you're looking to save money by living off campus, Cambridge, Mass., is your top option.
  • Across seven large U.S. cities, there's no difference in the annual cost of attending college while living on or off campus.