A new article released by web guide Best Value Schools has top picks for the best and most affordable online bachelor's degree programs in the United States.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — A new web ranking from Best Value Schools makes it easy for college students to find affordable online degree programs. The article lists "The 30 Best Affordable Online Colleges 2014" and ranks each one for reputation and tuition cost. In keeping with the mission of Best Value Schools to provide money-saving guidance for college-bound students, the article includes a range of online bachelor's degree programs for every budget.
Massive amounts of meticulous research went into the 2014 ranking. Every known online college or university program in the United States was up for consideration, but only 30 programs ranked high enough to make the final list. Author Iris Stone sorted through hundreds of online bachelor degree programs to rate the academic and personal benefits for students as well as the expected returns on investment. As Stone asserts, "Many of the schools have quite impressive resumes of distinction!"
The 30 schools are arranged in order of tuition cost from highest to lowest, and the article contains a thorough explanation of the methodology used to formulate the rankings. Bullet points make it easy to scan the descriptions for high rankings, awards, overall scores and tuition fees. The new ranking contains an impressive array of top value degree programs, which perfectly complements Best Value Schools' cost-saving goals.
"The 30 Best Affordable Online Colleges 2014" is a must-read guide for cost-conscious college students, and it is available for free at this URL: http://www.bestvalueschools.com/affordable-online-colleges-2014/
Below are the 30 colleges offering online degree programs as ranked in the article:
30. Southern New Hampshire University: Hooksett, New Hampshire
29. Upper Iowa University Online: Fayette, Iowa
28. Indiana Wesleyan University Online: Marion, Indiana
27. Liberty University Online: Lynchburg, Virginia
26. University of North Carolina Charlotte Online: Charlotte, North Carolina
25. Mercy College Online: Dobbs Ferry, New York
24. Western Carolina University Online: Cullowhee, North Carolina
23. Florida Tech University Online: Melbourne, Florida
22. Kaplan University: Davenport, Iowa
21. Fort Hays State University Online: Hays, Kansas
20. American InterContinental University: Atlanta, Georgia
19. Penn State World Campus: State College, Pennsylvania
18. National American University Online: Rapid City, South Dakota
17. Troy University eTROY: Troy, Alabama
16. Washington State University Global Campus: Pullman, Washington
15. University of Nebraska at Kearney Online: Kearney, Nebraska
14. University of Minnesota Crookston: Crookston, Minnesota
13. State University of New York Delhi Online: Crookston, Minnesota
12. Herzing University Online: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11. Azusa Pacific University, University College: Azusa, California
10. University of Phoenix: Phoenix, Arizona
9. Park University Online: Parkville, Missouri
8. Trident University International: Cypress, California
7. Brandman University Online: Irvine, California
6. Thomas Edison State College: Trenton, New Jersey
5. Granite State College: Concord, New Hampshire
4. University of Maryland, University College: College Park, Maryland
3. American Public University: Charles Town, West Virginia
2. Bellevue University: Bellevue, Nebraska
1. Western Governors University: Bellevue, Nebraska
About: Best Value Schools is on a mission to help every student save money on a college education. The site makes it easy to find the best schools for the money, including dozens of low-cost online colleges and universities with the best return on investment.
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