Top 2020 Rankings For Ferris State University
A more complete picture of where Ferris State University is the "best of the best" can be found on our 2020 Badges Awarded page.
All 2020 Rankings For Ferris State University
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Top Quality Overall
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| Nationwide | 732 of 1727 |
| Great Lakes | 118 of 268 |
| Michigan | 20 of 43 |
Best Colleges For The Money (all undergraduates)
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| Nationwide | 209 of 1483 |
| Great Lakes | 49 of 227 |
| Michigan | 6 of 40 |
Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting aid)
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| Nationwide | 190 of 1483 |
| Great Lakes | 38 of 227 |
| Michigan | 7 of 40 |
Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting no aid)
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| Nationwide | 134 of 1482 |
| Great Lakes | 21 of 227 |
| Michigan | 6 of 40 |
Diversity
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| Male / Female | 156 of 2419 |
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 118 of 808 |
| Most Popular | 247 of 1422 |
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Biotechnology
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| Most Popular | 25 of 82 |
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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
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General Biology
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 182 of 803 |
| Most Popular | 222 of 1379 |
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Business, Management & Marketing
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 104 of 810 |
| Most Popular | 200 of 1931 |
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Accounting
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 159 of 601 |
| Most Popular | 312 of 1282 |
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Business Administration & Management
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 106 of 711 |
| Most Popular | 133 of 1667 |
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Construction Management
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 4 of 33 |
| Most Popular | 11 of 67 |
| Most Focused | 27 of 67 |
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Finance & Financial Management
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 103 of 378 |
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Hospitality Management
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 33 of 111 |
| Most Popular | 82 of 253 |
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Human Resource Management
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Insurance
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Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
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Marketing
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 114 of 402 |
| Most Popular | 174 of 763 |
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Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing
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| Most Popular | 17 of 94 |
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Communication & Journalism
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| Most Popular | 500 of 1210 |
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Communication & Media Studies
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Public Relations & Advertising
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| Most Popular | 104 of 334 |
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Communications Technologies & Support
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| Most Popular | 11 of 194 |
| Most Focused | 80 of 194 |
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Audiovisual Communications
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| Most Popular | 30 of 67 |
| Most Focused |
Graphic Communications
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| Most Popular | 6 of 130 |
| Most Focused | 57 of 130 |
Computer & Information Sciences
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 78 of 575 |
| Most Popular | 296 of 1512 |
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Computer & Information Sciences (Other)
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Computer Information Systems
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 120 of 338 |
| Most Popular | 326 of 829 |
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Computer Systems Networking
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| Most Popular | 48 of 141 |
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Information Technology
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| Most Popular | 56 of 284 |
| Most Focused |
Education
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 334 of 1363 |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Most Popular | 311 of 1161 |
| Most Focused |
Teacher Education Subject Specific
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 220 of 861 |
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Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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| Most Popular | 7 of 26 |
| Most Focused | 12 of 26 |
Surveying Engineering
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| Most Popular | 1 of 6 |
| Most Focused | 2 of 6 |
Systems Engineering
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Engineering Technologies
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| Most Popular | 4 of 444 |
| Most Focused | 26 of 442 |
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Architectural Engineering Technology
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| Most Popular | 7 of 24 |
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Civil Engineering Technology
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| Most Popular | 22 of 45 |
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Construction Engineering Technology
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| Most Popular | 12 of 66 |
| Most Focused | 21 of 66 |
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
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| Most Popular | 10 of 73 |
| Most Focused | 36 of 73 |
Electronics Engineering Technology
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| Most Popular | 34 of 151 |
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Engineering-Related Technologies
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| Most Popular | 3 of 32 |
| Most Focused | 14 of 32 |
Environmental Control Technology
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| Most Popular | 2 of 51 |
| Most Focused | 15 of 51 |
Industrial Production Technology
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| Most Popular | 2 of 125 |
| Most Focused | 10 of 125 |
Mechanical Engineering Technology
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| Most Popular | 2 of 108 |
| Most Focused | 24 of 108 |
English Language & Literature
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| Most Popular | 557 of 1351 |
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Writing Studies
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| Most Popular | 85 of 365 |
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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 62 of 132 |
| Most Popular | 142 of 373 |
| Most Focused |
Human Development & Family Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 52 of 117 |
| Most Popular | 88 of 263 |
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Health Professions
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 89 of 564 |
| Most Popular | 66 of 1667 |
| Most Focused | 701 of 1665 |
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Allied Health Professions
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| Most Popular | 21 of 658 |
| Most Focused | 213 of 658 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
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| Most Popular | 42 of 264 |
| Most Focused | 101 of 264 |
Dental Support Services
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| Most Popular | 21 of 129 |
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Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
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Health & Medical Administrative Services
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 22 of 112 |
| Most Popular | 36 of 600 |
| Most Focused | 284 of 600 |
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Health Professions (Other)
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| Most Popular | 25 of 108 |
| Most Focused |
Health/Medical Prep Programs
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| Most Popular | 40 of 157 |
| Most Focused |
Nursing
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 92 of 500 |
| Most Popular | 185 of 1126 |
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Public Health
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History
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History
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Top Ranked | 120 of 410 |
| Best Value | 24 of 384 |
| Most Popular | 15 of 1087 |
| Most Focused | 147 of 1087 |
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Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Top Ranked | 130 of 413 |
| Best Value | 28 of 387 |
| Most Popular | 14 of 1061 |
| Most Focused | 135 of 1060 |
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Legal Professions
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Legal Support Services
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| Most Popular | 111 of 228 |
| Most Focused |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 79 of 329 |
| Most Popular | 324 of 1158 |
| Most Focused |
Liberal Arts General Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 59 of 338 |
| Most Popular | 324 of 1158 |
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Mathematics & Statistics
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | |
| Highest Paid Grads | 356 of 805 |
Applied Mathematics
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| Most Popular | 83 of 189 |
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Mechanic & Repair Technologies
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| Most Popular | 15 of 91 |
| Most Focused | 44 of 91 |
Electronics Maintenance & Repair
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| Most Popular | 3 of 16 |
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Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance
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| Most Popular | 2 of 13 |
| Most Focused |
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular | 274 of 1030 |
| Most Focused |
Biological & Physical Science
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| Most Popular | 17 of 103 |
| Most Focused | 47 of 103 |
Personal & Culinary Services
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Culinary Arts
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Precision Production
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| Most Popular | 1 of 46 |
| Most Focused | 19 of 46 |
Precision Metal Working
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| Most Popular | 1 of 40 |
| Most Focused | 16 of 40 |
Psychology
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General Psychology
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 360 of 814 |
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Public Administration & Social Service
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 91 of 393 |
| Most Popular | 122 of 865 |
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Social Work
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 63 of 354 |
| Most Popular | 67 of 578 |
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| Highest Paid Grads |
Science Technologies / Technicians
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Physical Science Technicians
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Social Sciences
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Political Science & Government
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Sociology
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Visual & Performing Arts
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 98 of 626 |
| Most Popular | 62 of 1483 |
| Most Focused | 259 of 1482 |
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Arts & Media Management
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| Most Popular | 19 of 153 |
| Most Focused | 69 of 153 |
Design & Applied Arts
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 49 of 209 |
| Most Popular | 19 of 617 |
| Most Focused | 110 of 617 |
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Film, Video & Photographic Arts
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 42 of 133 |
| Most Popular | 113 of 345 |
| Most Focused | |
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Fine & Studio Arts
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 110 of 501 |
| Most Popular | 243 of 1075 |
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Men's Sports
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| Men's Basketball (D2) | 23 of 275 |
| Men's Football (D2) | 18 of 162 |
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Women's Sports
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| Women's Basketball (D2) | |
| Women's Soccer (D2) | 98 of 231 |
| Women's Softball (D2) | 99 of 261 |
| Women's Volleyball (D2) | 24 of 264 |
Veterans
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| Overall | 360 of 1751 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 307 of 825 |
General Biology
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Business, Management & Marketing
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 375 of 852 |
Accounting
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Business Administration & Management
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Construction Management
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Finance & Financial Management
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Hospitality Management
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Marketing
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Computer & Information Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 264 of 603 |
Computer Information Systems
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Education
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Teacher Education Subject Specific
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Human Development & Family Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Health Professions
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 268 of 595 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services
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Nursing
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 93 of 413 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 109 of 416 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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Liberal Arts General Studies
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Public Administration & Social Service
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Social Work
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Visual & Performing Arts
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 275 of 640 |
Design & Applied Arts
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Film, Video & Photographic Arts
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Fine & Studio Arts
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Non-Traditional Students
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| Overall | 300 of 1291 |
Business, Management & Marketing
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 316 of 731 |
| Top Ranked Online | 130 of 294 |
| Most Popular Online | 103 of 678 |
Business Administration & Management
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 326 of 656 |
| Top Ranked Online | 104 of 241 |
| Most Popular Online | 64 of 561 |
Education
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Most Popular Online |
Teacher Education Subject Specific
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Most Popular Online |
Engineering Technologies
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| Most Popular Online | 29 of 74 |
Environmental Control Technology
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| Most Popular Online | 1 of 6 |
Health Professions
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 245 of 543 |
| Top Ranked Online | 145 of 300 |
| Most Popular Online | 64 of 662 |
Allied Health Professions
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| Most Popular Online | 26 of 70 |
Dental Support Services
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| Most Popular Online | 5 of 27 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | 26 of 52 |
| Most Popular Online | 98 of 259 |
Health Professions (Other)
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| Most Popular Online | 5 of 19 |
Nursing
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 103 of 471 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 164 of 340 |
Liberal Arts General Studies
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | 66 of 139 |
| Most Popular Online | 164 of 340 |
International Quality
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| OVERALL | 561 of 1240 |
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| Nigeria | |
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| Thailand | |
| Vietnam |
International Value
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| OVERALL | 90 of 1210 |
| Canada | 37 of 676 |
| China | 86 of 826 |
| India | 57 of 645 |
| Nigeria | 64 of 464 |
| Saudi Arabia | 31 of 545 |
| South Korea | 86 of 583 |
| Thailand | 29 of 242 |
| Vietnam | 82 of 498 |
