Best Online Counseling Degrees List Released by AffordableCollegesOnline.org
Reno, Nev. (PRWEB) November 23, 2016 -- Leading higher education information and resource provider AffordableCollegesOnline.org has released its list of the 2016-2017 Best Online Counseling Degree Programs in the nation. A total of 34 schools across the U.S. made the list, which was determined by comparing a variety of value-based statistics and educational outcome data from each school. Top finishers include the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Amridge University, University of Cincinnati and the University of Alabama.
"With many opportunities to specialize and grow a meaningful career, counseling is a niche field these schools are making an extra effort to maximize student success in,” said Dan Schuessler, CEO and Founder of AffordableCollegesOnline.org. "From financial aid to placement services and overall affordability, these schools are providing the best overall combination of value and quality for counseling students in the nation.”
To qualify for a spot on the AffordableCollegesOnline.org’s rankings schools must meet several basic requirements. Colleges must be institutionally accredited, public or private not-for-profit institution. Two-year schools must offer tuition under $5,000 per year for in-state students, while four-year schools must offer tuition under $25,000 per year for in-state students. From there, the site analyzes and compares a variety of qualitative and quantitative data points, tuition costs and more to come up with final scores and ranks for each school.
An alphabetical listing of schools on the 2016-2017 Best Online Counseling Degree Programs list can be found below. For more details on data and methodology used to score each, visit:
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/counseling-programs/
The Best Online Counseling Degree Programs in the U.S. for 2016-2017:
Amridge University
Bellevue University
Brescia University
California State University - East Bay
Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Crown College
Indiana Wesleyan University
Mercy College
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Mississippi College
Missouri State University - Springfield
National University
North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Ohio Christian University
Oral Roberts University
Oregon State University
Pacific Oaks College
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus
Spring Arbor University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Thomas University
Union Institute & University
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Arizona
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
University of Houston-Victoria
University of Maine at Augusta
University of North Dakota
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Utah State University
Viterbo University
Western New Mexico University
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AffordableCollegesOnline.org began in 2011 to provide quality data and information about pursuing an affordable higher education. Our free community resource materials and tools span topics such as financial aid and college savings, opportunities for veterans and people with disabilities, and online learning resources. We feature higher education institutions that have developed online learning environments that include highly trained faculty, new technology and resources, and online support services to help students achieve educational and career success. We have been featured by nearly 1,100 postsecondary institutions and nearly 120 government organizations.
Ryan Kelly, Affordable Colleges Online, http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/, +1 775-432-2007, [email protected]
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