Top 2019 Rankings For Liberty University
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All 2019 Rankings For Liberty University
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Top Quality Overall
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| Nationwide | |
| Southeast | 219 of 449 |
| Virginia |
Best Colleges For The Money (all undergraduates)
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Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting aid)
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Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting no aid)
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Diversity
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| Overall | 163 of 2239 |
| Ethnic | 1167 of 2486 |
| Male / Female | 1049 of 2486 |
| Location | 85 of 2237 |
Best Religiously Affiliated
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Most Popular | 301 of 1426 |
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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
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General Biology
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 341 of 1383 |
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Zoology
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Business, Management & Marketing
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| Most Popular | 22 of 1982 |
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Accounting
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 27 of 1286 |
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Business Administration & Management
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| Most Popular | 17 of 1683 |
| Most Focused | 675 of 1675 |
General Business/Commerce
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| Most Popular | 54 of 502 |
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Management Information Systems
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| Most Popular | 8 of 346 |
| Most Focused | 139 of 347 |
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Communication & Journalism
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 195 of 1215 |
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Communication & Media Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 152 of 1027 |
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Journalism
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Radio, Television & Digital Communication
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| Most Popular | 84 of 247 |
| Most Focused |
Computer & Information Sciences
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 385 of 1551 |
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Computer Information Systems
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 174 of 838 |
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Information Technology
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| Most Popular | 135 of 285 |
| Most Focused |
Construction Trades
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Construction
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Education
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| Most Popular | 5 of 1351 |
| Most Focused | 415 of 1366 |
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Education (Other)
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| Most Popular | 11 of 72 |
| Most Focused |
General Education
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| Most Popular | 27 of 226 |
| Most Focused |
Special Education
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| Most Popular | 6 of 451 |
| Most Focused | 197 of 450 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Most Popular | 4 of 1176 |
| Most Focused | 331 of 1164 |
Teaching English or French
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| Most Popular | 5 of 52 |
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Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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English Language & Literature
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 276 of 1355 |
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General English Literature
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 220 of 1271 |
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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 99 of 374 |
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General Family & Consumer Sciences
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Human Development & Family Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 93 of 264 |
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Textile & Apparel Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 29 of 69 |
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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| Most Popular | 414 of 942 |
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American Sign Language
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Romance Languages
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Health Professions
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 66 of 1679 |
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Allied Health Professions
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Health & Medical Administrative Services
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| Most Popular | 52 of 605 |
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Nursing
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| Most Popular | 40 of 1133 |
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Public Health
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 42 of 294 |
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History
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 50 of 1250 |
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History
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| Most Popular | 50 of 1250 |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 9 of 1111 |
| Most Focused | 471 of 1111 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 8 of 1081 |
| Most Focused | 460 of 1084 |
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Legal Professions
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| Most Popular | 5 of 360 |
| Most Focused | 160 of 361 |
Legal Support Services
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| Most Popular | 3 of 231 |
| Most Focused | 106 of 230 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 321 of 1175 |
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Liberal Arts General Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 321 of 1175 |
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Mathematics & Statistics
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 235 of 1223 |
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Mathematics
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 190 of 1171 |
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| Highest Paid Grads |
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
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Military Technologies & Applied Sciences
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Military Systems & Maintenance Technology
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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular | 2 of 1053 |
| Most Focused | 38 of 1033 |
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Biopsychology
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular | 40 of 142 |
| Most Focused |
International Studies
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| Most Popular | 62 of 266 |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other)
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| Most Popular | 1 of 526 |
| Most Focused | 21 of 528 |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 66 of 898 |
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Health & Physical Education
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 56 of 835 |
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Philosophy & Religious Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 85 of 235 |
| Most Popular | 1 of 909 |
| Most Focused | 31 of 942 |
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Philosophy
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| Most Popular | 340 of 733 |
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Religious Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 1 of 526 |
| Most Focused | 23 of 540 |
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Psychology
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 1 of 1429 |
| Most Focused | 102 of 1502 |
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General Psychology
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 1 of 1429 |
| Most Focused | 82 of 1407 |
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Public Administration & Social Service
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Human Services
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Social Work
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Social Sciences
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 300 of 1319 |
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General Social Sciences
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| Most Popular | 88 of 287 |
| Most Focused |
International Relations & National Security
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| Most Popular | 86 of 316 |
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Political Science & Government
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 121 of 1083 |
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Theology & Religious Vocations
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| Most Popular | 24 of 421 |
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Biblical Studies
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| Most Popular | 24 of 167 |
| Most Focused |
Missionary Studies
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| Most Popular | |
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Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
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| Most Popular | 11 of 128 |
| Most Focused |
Sacred Music
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| Most Popular | 1 of 91 |
| Most Focused |
Transportation & Materials Moving
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| Most Popular | 5 of 106 |
| Most Focused | 48 of 106 |
Air Transportation
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| Most Popular | 5 of 99 |
| Most Focused | 43 of 99 |
Visual & Performing Arts
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 115 of 1521 |
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Design & Applied Arts
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 61 of 654 |
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Drama & Theater Arts
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| Most Popular | 389 of 808 |
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Film, Video & Photographic Arts
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| Most Popular | 62 of 370 |
| Most Focused |
Fine & Studio Arts
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Music
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 53 of 1035 |
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Men's Sports
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| Men's Baseball (D1) | |
| Men's Basketball (D1) | |
| Men's Football (FCS) | |
| Men's Soccer (D1) |
Women's Sports
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| Women's Basketball (D1) | |
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| Women's Lacrosse (D1) | |
| Women's Soccer (D1) | |
| Women's Softball (D1) | |
| Women's Volleyball (D1) |
Veterans
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| Overall | 204 of 1820 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 400 of 825 |
General Biology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 320 of 820 |
Business, Management & Marketing
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Accounting
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 239 of 625 |
Management Information Systems
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 69 of 147 |
Communication & Journalism
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 270 of 600 |
Communication & Media Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 225 of 522 |
Computer & Information Sciences
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Computer Information Systems
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Engineering
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Electrical Engineering
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
English Language & Literature
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
General English Literature
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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 |
Textile & Apparel Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Health Professions
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 297 of 596 |
Nursing
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 212 of 523 |
Public Health
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History
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
History
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 276 of 580 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 85 of 414 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 61 of 417 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Liberal Arts General Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Mathematics & Statistics
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Mathematics
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 162 of 465 |
Health & Physical Education
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 103 of 456 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 41 of 241 |
Religious Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 9 of 76 |
Psychology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 181 of 835 |
General Psychology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 213 of 840 |
Social Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Political Science & Government
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Visual & Performing Arts
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Design & Applied Arts
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Music
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Non-Traditional Students
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| Overall | 530 of 1159 |
Business, Management & Marketing
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 10 of 685 |
Accounting
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 9 of 216 |
Business Administration & Management
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| Most Popular Online | 13 of 563 |
General Business/Commerce
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| Most Popular Online | 28 of 147 |
Management Information Systems
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 3 of 73 |
Computer & Information Sciences
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 108 of 270 |
Computer Information Systems
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 64 of 151 |
Information Technology
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| Most Popular Online |
Education
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| Most Popular Online | 3 of 188 |
Education (Other)
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| Most Popular Online | 4 of 10 |
General Education
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| Most Popular Online | 7 of 25 |
Special Education
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| Most Popular Online | 2 of 28 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Most Popular Online | 3 of 129 |
Health Professions
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 32 of 667 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services
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| Most Popular Online | 37 of 262 |
Nursing
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 28 of 473 |
History
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 5 of 56 |
History
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 5 of 56 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 123 of 355 |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 8 of 370 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 110 of 358 |
| Top Ranked Online | 66 of 135 |
| Most Popular Online | 7 of 343 |
Legal Professions
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| Most Popular Online | 4 of 79 |
Legal Support Services
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| Most Popular Online | 3 of 64 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online |
Liberal Arts General Studies
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online |
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular Online | 2 of 153 |
Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular Online |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other)
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| Most Popular Online | 1 of 93 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 44 of 177 |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 1 of 60 |
Religious Studies
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 13 of 59 |
| Top Ranked Online | 3 of 8 |
| Most Popular Online | 1 of 50 |
Psychology
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | 241 of 610 |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 1 of 238 |
General Psychology
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 1 of 204 |
Social Sciences
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 41 of 170 |
Political Science & Government
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 8 of 49 |
Transportation & Materials Moving
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| Most Popular Online | 3 of 18 |
Air Transportation
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| Most Popular Online | 3 of 18 |
Visual & Performing Arts
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 25 of 59 |
Design & Applied Arts
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| Best for Non-Traditional Students | |
| Top Ranked Online | |
| Most Popular Online | 14 of 33 |
International Quality
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| OVERALL | |
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| Brazil | |
| Canada | |
| China | |
| Colombia | |
| Ghana | |
| India | |
| Jamaica | |
| Jordan | |
| Kenya | |
| Malaysia | |
| Mexico | |
| Nigeria | |
| South Korea | |
| Thailand | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Vietnam |
International Value
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| OVERALL | 377 of 1204 |
| Bahamas | 42 of 86 |
| Brazil | 165 of 431 |
| Canada | 138 of 632 |
| China | 270 of 817 |
| Colombia | 125 of 261 |
| Ghana | |
| India | |
| Jamaica | 59 of 126 |
| Jordan | |
| Kenya | |
| Malaysia | |
| Mexico | |
| Nigeria | 159 of 416 |
| South Korea | 172 of 576 |
| Thailand | |
| United Kingdom | 212 of 485 |
| Vietnam | 165 of 452 |
