Online degree programs powered by Bisk Education’s University Alliance division were recognized in new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The following universities received high marks in the report:
Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech)
Ranked within the Top Online Education honor roll for bachelor’s and graduate business programs
The University of Scranton
Top Online Graduate Program – ranked #2 for student engagement and accreditation; top 20 for faculty credentials and training
This is the first time that online degree programs have been ranked by U.S. News & World Report, known for its evaluation of traditional campus-based colleges since 1983.
“U.S. News determined that strong online programs share many of the same academic standards as reputable traditional programs,” said Robert Morse, the organization’s director of data research who authors the rankings. “These (standards) include having institutional or program-level accreditation and significant numbers of Ph.D.'s employed by the institution.”
Bisk Education is proud to help universities develop e-learning programs that are recognized for academic excellence and online convenience. “The high rankings by U.S. News demonstrate the effectiveness of our best-in-class services, which we align with the Six Principles of Excellence that drive student success,” said Nathan Bisk, Chairman and CEO of Bisk Education.
Those six principles – Strategic Planning, Program Development & Instructional Design, Systems & Integrations, Brand & Image Management, Enrollment Management and Relationship Management – are the foundation for Bisk Education’s highly scalable 100% online learning solutions chosen by the nation’s most respected universities.
Bisk works closely with each university to assist in creating instructor-led, video-based programs that maximize adult student engagement and knowledge retention, while helping the university expand its enrollment and advance its mission.
In addition to Florida Tech and The University of Scranton, other Bisk partners were recognized for outstanding online programs, including Dominican University and Michigan State University. View the entire list of online rankings at www.usnews.com/education/online-education. To learn more about Bisk Education’s approach to scalable online learning, visit www.bisk.com.
About Bisk Education
Founded in 1971, Bisk Education is the world’s leading provider of professional education online. The University Alliance (UA), a division of Bisk, facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA’s technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Michigan State University, Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, the University of San Francisco, the University of Vermont, Florida Institute of Technology, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University and Dominican University.