OSU’s online bachelor’s programs, engineering master’s program earn high honors
Jan. 10, 2017
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University upheld its status as a leader in online education today when it was ranked in the top 10 nationally by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year.
Oregon State Ecampus, the university’s online education division, is ranked eighth out of more than 300 higher education institutions in the category of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. OSU is tied for first among land grant universities on the list.
The full rankings are available online.
Oregon State scored 89 points out of 100 in the rankings. Schools were assessed based on student engagement; faculty credentials and training; student services and technology; and peer reputation.
“Our mission is to provide adult learners with access to engaging programs that help them finish their degrees online and advance their careers,” said Ecampus Executive Director Lisa L. Templeton. “We view this recognition as a sign that the collaboration between Ecampus and our 600 Oregon State faculty partners is providing students everywhere with high-quality learning experiences.”
U.S. News also recognized Oregon State’s online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program as being among the best of its kind in the nation. The fully online program is ranked No. 28 nationally.
OSU Ecampus delivers 21 bachelor’s degrees online including business administration and a postbaccalaureate program in computer science. An additional 28 OSU graduate degree and certificate programs are offered online and in a hybrid (online/face-to-face) format.
In the 2015-16 academic year, more than 19,000 Oregon State students – over 60 percent of the university’s student body – took at least one Ecampus class. OSU’s distance learners are located in all 50 states and more than 40 countries.
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About Oregon State Ecampus: Through comprehensive online degree programs and courses, Oregon State Ecampus provides learners with access to a high-quality education no matter where they live. Ecampus delivers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate programs and more than 1,000 classes online to learners in all 50 states and over 40 countries. Oregon State is consistently ranked among the nation’s best providers of online education. Learn more about OSU degrees online at ecampus.oregonstate.edu.
