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Today's online education market offers thousands of distance degrees at an astounding array of cost. The truth: paying more doesn't guarantee a better education. Many factors other than quality affect the cost of an online degree. At GetEducated, we've surveyed and ranked more than 8,000 distance learning colleges. Our exclusive cost rankings reveal which colleges offer the least expensive online education—and which universities rate as among the worst buys in distance learning today.
Not every online school lives up to its claims. On the other hand, some have amazing reputations for student satisfaction. If you're an online student, or an alum of an online college, we'd love to hear your opinion of your school. Was your college academically challenging? Did attending your school have a positive impact on your career? Were the faculty knowledgeable and responsive? Please visit your college or degree program in our college directory and "grade"—rate and rank—how well your chosen college has performed for you.
How do other countries universities compare to the US and its top ranked schools. Find the answers here.
Harvard University ranks highest in the world according to the Times Higher Education for reputation in teaching and research.
The US boasts the most reputable universities in the world according to a new global reputation ranking out today.
The list published today by the Times Higher Education, is the first of its kind looking solely at the reputations of institutions for teaching and research. Harvard comes top closely followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) beating both Oxford and Cambridge universities.
Wondering which universities made the top 50 list for historically black colleges and universities? Many of these institutions are highly ranked by US News & World Report. :-)
All of the top 50 black colleges share a similar history. Most HBCUs were established after the American Civil War. However, Cheyney University was established in 1837, Lincoln University was established in 1854, and Wilberforce University was established in 1856. These three institutions were established for blacks prior to the American Civil War.
Those colleges that opened their doors to African Americans after the implementation of the Sweatt v. Painter and Brown v. Board of Education rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court are considered “predominantly black” and not a HBCU. With the Morrill Act of 1890, HBCUs are given additional federal funding for their research, and with the Higher Education Act of 1965, a program was established to give direct federal grants and federal matching of private endowment contributions to HBCUs.
Read the full story and see the top 50 list here: Top 50 Black Colleges
Although classes won't start until fall, the next big date to mark on your college career calendar is April 1.
By then, you should have financial aid offers in hand. You can use these figures to help figure out which college is best for you.
The biggest factor in your final decision will probably be whether you can afford your top choice. But running the numbers is as easy as Math 101.
The letters will help you add up the awards for aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. In figuring out each school's costs, add tuition and fees; housing and food-plan charges; books and supplies; transportation and pocket money.
The Best Art Colleges
Listed below are the best art colleges according to the U.S. News & World Report (2011). Over 12,000 graduate schools were surveyed for this year’s list.
The schools are divided into appropriate categories for comparison.
Based on peer reviews and annual surveys, schools are scored using up to 16 indicators of excellence. These include retention, graduation rate, student selectivity, and faculty resources.
Read the full story at Online College Reviews: Best Art Colleges
The Best Art Colleges
Listed below are the best art colleges according to the U.S. News & World Report (2011). Over 12,000 graduate schools were surveyed for this year’s list.
The schools are divided into appropriate categories for comparison.
Based on peer reviews and annual surveys, schools are scored using up to 16 indicators of excellence. These include retention, graduation rate, student selectivity, and faculty resources.
Read the full story at Online College Reviews: Best Art Colleges
Large online colleges like the University of Phoenix and Kaplan University, have garnered a tremendous amount of attention in recent years.
However, several traditional business programs accredited by the AACSB, some highly ranked, have made the push into the online realm in recent years. Business programs at the University of North Carolina, Pennsylvania State University, Indiana University, and the University of Florida, among others, offer M.B.A.s online comparable to the ones they've long offered on campus.
In the summer of 2008, Lewis N. Walker, president of Lawrence Technological University, flew to Bahrain to deliver an honorary doctorate to Sheik Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa. The country's prime minister and crown prince was being honored for his support of a free-market economy and for "creating the infrastructure for an innovative and socially and environmentally sustainable society," according to a Lawrence Tech press release. The crown prince honored the university at about the same time with a $3-million donation.
These days, Bahrain may not look so socially sustainable. Soon after the demonstrations in Egypt, thousands of people marched to Pearl Square in Bahrain's capital city to protest the country's absolute monarchy, and were met with a brutal government response that so far has left several dead and hundreds wounded.
We can connect you with our network of top online schools offering accredited degree programs that can help you pursue your dreams.
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Whether you want to improve your skills and knowledge, increase your salary or move up in the workplace, the choice to pursue higher education must be fully educated. You want to choose the best school for your needs, and online reviews can certainly help. Ready to explore your options? Start your college search now!
Want an Online graduate degree. Look into one of the best online colleges for graduate programs
Drexel University’s School of Education is ranked as “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2011” by U.S News and World Report. Drexel’s online education degrees are regionally accredited by the Middle states Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. They are committed to providing and giving students Quality Education online, with an easy way to earn a reputable, accredited degree. They have been in the online education program since 1996 and also a member of Sloan Consortium.
Find out why this student picked the University of Colorado - Boulder for his PhD
David Cherney is a 31-year-old student at the University of Colorado—Boulder. Here, in his own words, he tells U.S. News why he chose to attend the school to pursue his Ph.D. in environmental studies:
Nestled in the foothills of the Northern Rockies, the University of Colorado's Environmental Studies Program is an exceptional place to attend graduate school. I was attracted to the university by the program's excellent reputation for teaching students to solve real-world problems through interdisciplinary methods.
If you are considering returning to school for your master’s, you must first consider your ultimate career goals and choose a program that will help you obtain them.
A main consideration for many students for choosing a program is:
How long does it take to get an MBA?
The answer is not a simple one, however. It will depend on if you choose to attend classes the traditional way, on campus, or if you decide to go with an online MBA program.
Read the full story here: How long does it take to get an MBA
Not every online school lives up to its claims. On the other hand, some have amazing reputations for student satisfaction. If you're an online student, or an alum of an online college, we'd love to hear your opinion of your school. Was your college academically challenging? Did attending your school have a positive impact on your career? Were the faculty knowledgeable and responsive? Please visit your college or degree program in our college directory and "grade"—rate and rank—how well your chosen college has performed for you.
Looking for the best college towns in America?
When you are looking for the perfect university, there are likely many factors that may weigh into your decision.
Unfortunately, when applying, many students do not consider the location of a college, which has a great impact on the overall collegiate experience of a student. All of the best college towns in America not only have a great university, but also many other factors that give students the complete experience.
Read the full story here: Best College Towns in America
Here is a list of 30-plus distance learning accrediting agencies that claim to oversee a variety of online and distance learning college and university degree programs. Most "accredit" diploma mills or degree mills.
Consumers Beware - NONE of these accrediting agencies are recognized as college accreditors in the U.S. by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education. As such, colleges claiming “accreditation” by these agencies are not accepted as valid providers of online education or degrees and should be approached with great caution if online college credibility is important to you.
You’ve spent countless hours combing through college brochures, touring campuses (both in person and virtually) and painstakingly perfecting your application essay. You anxiously played the waiting game, fretting about which schools would grant you that coveted acceptance letter. And you heavily weighed the pros and cons of every university you got into, agonizing over which was ultimately the best place for you. Now you can finally kick back and relax. There’s just one thing: You need to pick a major.
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Today's online education market offers thousands of distance degrees at an astounding array of cost. The truth: paying more doesn't guarantee a better education. Many factors other than quality affect the cost of an online degree. At GetEducated, we've surveyed and ranked more than 8,000 distance learning colleges. Our exclusive cost rankings reveal which colleges offer the least expensive online education—and which universities rate as among the worst buys in distance learning today.
Find out which type of accreditation Is better for the best online colleges.
Help! Comparing online colleges is an overwhelming task. I have a list of more than twenty possible colleges. I’m favoring one online university that is accredited by the Distance Education & Training Council (DETC). Is the DETC a valid accreditor? Will my online degree be widely recognized? My career counselor told me national accreditation (like the DETC) is not as good as regional accreditation. Which is best when it comes to online colleges: regional accreditation or national accreditation? And does it really make any difference?
As the mom of a high school sophomore, I'm beginning to realize that the tedious job of helping my daughter find a college and the resources to pay for that institution is one I can't start early enough.
After only a few hours of researching I realize that the whole college idea is a full-time job, one that doesn’t stop until your student is fully enrolled in his or her college career. There are three phases in the college process–standardized tests or entrance exams, choosing the college itself and finding a way to pay (i.e. scholarships).
Had a bad experience or been ripped off by an online university?
Have some online education programs ranked high in your mind while others have failed to make the grade?
What have you heard from peers about specific online degrees and schools?
Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from an article in the February/March 2011 edition of the Community College Journal, the bimonthly magazine of the American Association of Community Colleges.
When administrators at California’s West Hills Community College (WHCC) District bandied about suggestions for a guest speaker to raise money toward construction of a new events center on the college’s Lemoore campus, one bold, if controversial, name rose to the top: Sarah Palin.Love her or hate her, the high-profile politician would generate interest among potential givers, Squire thought. She was right: Tickets sold out before administrators announced Palin’s visit to the press.
Find out what the best colleges are trying to do to accommodate the online student. Best colleges online will help you decide.
Steve Forbes recently wrote about the U.S. system of higher education in an aptly titled piece, Dinosaur U. He was responding to Universities on the Brink. an article by Boston University School of Management Dean Emeritus Louis Lataif’. Both cite a looming education bubble, similar to the fun (for some) Dot Com bubble and not-so-fun (for just about everyone) housing bubble.
One takeaway from the two articles is the lack of ROI for the typical four-year college degree. Universities are in the midst of a brand crisis, trying to earn their premiums from a base of prospective clients that is beginning to ask hard questions.
