Unique ranking highlights online nursing programs "putting students before profits and education before the bottom line"
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Nonprofit Colleges Online, an online publication promoting non-profit colleges and universities that offer online degree programs in a variety of academic disciplines, has released a new ranking of online RN to BSN nursing programs. The ranking is part of the website's "Students Before Profits Award" rankings, which aims to bring attention to nonprofit institutions that offer quality online programs with a track record of "putting students before profits and education before the bottom line." The series is an attempt to counteract the negative reputation that regarding online education created by exploitative practices of for-profit online education companies.
The Online RN to BSN ranking includes regionally accredited nonprofit colleges and universities that offer degree completion programs for students who already hold a current RN license and typically who have graduated from an Associate's level Nursing program. To qualify for the award, schools must have nonprofit status and lower than average tuition rates.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 19% increase in the need for registered nurses who hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing by 2022, which is an above average job market increase. According to Brett Gershon, lead editor for the online RN to BSN ranking, "Registered Nurses can dramatically increase their job opportunities and rate of pay by pursuing a higher level of education. The online RN to BSN option allows them to do this without leaving their current job." "This ranking should be a valuable resource for nurses seeking a quality, accredited online bachelor's degree in nursing, especially those who want who consider affordability and program reputation high priorities."
Fort Hays State University occupies the number one position in the ranking with an estimated tuition cost of $12,122. Western Governor's University and Baker College (in Flint Michigan) take up the second and third positions.
The ranking can be viewed here: http://www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com/rankings/best-rn-to-bsn-online/
In alphabetical order, other colleges and universities featured in the ranking include:
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Ball State University
Bellevue University
Brenau University
California State University–Dominguez Hills
Chatham University
Colorado Christian University
Columbia College
East Carolina University
Excelsior College
Frostburg State University
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville University
Keiser University–Ft. Lauderdale
Lamar University
Liberty University
Marian University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Notre Dame College
Old Dominion University
Ohio University
Olivet Nazarene University
Sacred Heart University
Southeast Missouri State University
Southern New Hampshire University
Southwestern College
Stephen F. Austin State University
SUNY–Delhi
Thomas Edison State College
University of Alabama
University of Central Missouri
University of Cincinnati
University of Delaware
University of Illinois–Chicago
University of Louisville
University of Massachusetts–Boston
University of Saint Mary
University of South Dakota
University of Southern Indiana
University of Texas–Arlington
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Upper Iowa University
Western Carolina University
Western Kentucky University
West Texas A&M University
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.
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Editor, Nonprofit Colleges Online
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