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College students are often considered one of the most politically active sections of the population. Whether the issue is war, desegregation, gay rights or freedom of speech, throughout history students have rallied and protested, to make their stances known and their voices heard.

Demonstrations and protests can lead to important changes for educational institutions, and for the country as a whole. Interestingly, studies have also proven that protest campaigns can significantly alter the lives of the individuals who choose to be a part of them. Some also point out that the leaders of tomorrow are shaped by their experiences as young people – and in college, this might well involve activism and protest. Here’s a look at 10 powerful photos that really captured iconic moments in American student protest history.

10. Jackson State Killings – 1970

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On May 14, 1970, about 100 African-American students from Jackson State College in Mississippi assembled on Lynch Street, Jackson to protest against racial discrimination – or, according to other sources, the Vietnam War. Reportedly, some of the young people threw rocks at motorists, and one non-Jackson State student increased the tension by setting fire to a dump truck. The combined force of no less than 75 Jackson police units and the Mississippi Highway Patrol were dispatched to try to disperse the crowd.

For reasons that are still unclear, officers opened fire and rained some 150 rounds into the women’s dormitory of Jackson State College. The barrage went on for about half a minute and damaged every window in one area of the building. One college student and one high school pupil were killed by gunfire, while 12 others were wounded. Today, bullet holes still mark the dormitory.

The photograph above shows students raising their fists in solidarity after the shooting. According to one Jackson State instructor, “What the shooting did is that it showed, even through this heinous act, black intellect could not be stopped.”

9. University of California, Berkeley Free Speech Movement – 1964-1965

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In the 1964–1965 academic year, students at the University of California, Berkeley spent months protesting against the university’s administration. The students wanted a ban on political activities on campus to be lifted, and they demanded that the university accept their right to freedom of expression.

The protest began spontaneously on October 1, 1964 when students – as many as 3,000 at one stage – gathered around a police car that held arrested former grad student Jack Weinberg. For 32 hours, students refused to let the car move, and used it as a podium from which to express their views in public, until the authorities dropped the charges against Weinberg.

Two months later, up to 4,000 students took over Berkeley campus’ Sproul Hall for almost two full days, before police moved in and started arresting the hundreds still assembled. Even so, the administration finally conceded in January 1965, with Sproul’s steps designated a space for open discussion. This was a huge success for the civil liberties movement, and ever since, Berkeley students have maintained a legacy of activism.

8. Jim Zwerg and the Freedom Riders – 1961

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On May 20, 1961, Jim Zwerg arrived at a bus station in Montgomery, Alabama to be greeted by a seething mob armed with clubs, chains, baseball bats and iron pipes. Zwerg was a member of the Freedom Riders, a group of black and white students who had chosen to ride through the South on interstate buses to protest against the segregation of public transportation there. Accepting that he might die as he stepped off the vehicle, Zwerg was severely beaten by the mob, and the image of his slender, bloodied frame would go on to make him a hero in people’s eyes.

From his hospital bed, his voice weak from the beating, Zwerg asserted that violence would not stop him or the other Freedom Riders. The Freedom Riders went on to inspire others to join the civil rights movement, not only to promote desegregation but also to fight for other causes.

7. Violence In Boston – 1976

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In 1974, judge Arthur Garrity Jr. outlined a plan to desegregate Boston schools by busing students from mostly white districts to predominantly black schools. Many Bostonians, especially white residents, were incensed by the scheme and took to the streets in protest. White high school students were furious that half of the kids they grew up with were suddenly being forced to go to a school across town, and they joined the protestors.

On April 5, 1976, African-American lawyer Ted Landsmark was attacked by a group of protesting students while on his way to a meeting. Seventeen-year-old Joseph Rakes, pictured above in Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph The Soiling of Old Glory, tried to hit Landsmark with a flagpole. He missed by a hair, although Landsmark had his nose broken by a separate blow. Rakes was convicted of assault and handed a two-year suspended sentence. Still, the problems in the city continued for over 10 years, until the busing scheme was put to an end in 1988.

6. Columbia University Unrest – 1968

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In March 1967, student activist Bob Feldman uncovered proof that Columbia University had links with a weapons research organization. Over the following year, students responded with anti-war protests, and six activists (the “IDA Six”) were famously put on probation for breaching a ban on demonstrations indoors. Matters were also exacerbated by evidence that the university was racially discriminatory – notably, surrounding a proposed gym whose design had a “special” back door for people from neighboring Harlem.

On April 23, 1968, students took over university administrative spaces, including the acting dean’s office. Two members of staff and the acting dean were held hostage for more than 24 hours. And in the truly iconic photograph shown, student David Shapiro can be seen sitting in university president Grayson Kirk’s chair, smoking one of Kirk’s cigars. After two further days of campus building occupations, all classes were suspended, and other students began to counter-protest against the protesters.

The situation came to an end on April 30, when 1,000 police officers stormed the campus and arrested almost 700 students. However, the unrest continued into the summer, and the administration ultimately capitulated, ending their ties to the weapons research think tank and discontinuing plans for the gym.

5. The Little Rock Nine – 1957

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On September 4, 1957 Elizabeth Eckford, aged 15, strode through a crowd of incensed and sneering white students and their parents on her way to Little Rock High School. She was one of nine black children who had been enrolled in the all-white school following a US Supreme Court ruling that declared all segregated schools to be unconstitutional. In retaliation, angry white mobs accompanied by the Arkansas National Guard under Governor Orval Faubus kept the African-American students from attending.

Determined, President Eisenhower sent in the 101st Airborne, which consisted of at least 1,000 paratroopers, to encircle and serve as an escort to the students as they entered the school. The “Little Rock Nine” were finally admitted on September 25, but they endured cruelty and abuse at the hands of their classmates.

4. James Meredith Enrolls At Ole Miss University – 1962

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When James Meredith demanded admission to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) he was turned down repeatedly, despite him having an excellent academic record. Still, Meredith was determined to see it through. Meredith recalls, “I reasoned that if I could enter the University of Mississippi as its first known black student, I would fracture the system of state-enforced white supremacy in Mississippi. It would drive a stake into the heart of the beast.”

On October 1, 1962, Meredith succeeded, accompanied by 500 US Marshals, Kentucky’s 70th Army Engineer Combat Battalion, the Mississippi Army National Guard, the US Border Patrol and the 503rd Military Police Battalion. Protestors rioted and clashed with the some 3,500 soldiers and officers protecting Meredith, leading to two deaths and injuries to at least 200 people – 160 of them US marshals. In spite of the violence, Meredith’s successful registration was a pivotal victory for the civil rights movement.

3. Peter Hallerman’s Earth Day Protest – 1970

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On April 22, 1970, Pace College sophomore Peter Hallerman joined around 30 other students from his college for the very first Earth Day demonstrations. He couldn’t have had any idea how iconic his decision would become. All of New York City was abuzz for the inaugural Earth Day, and mayor John V. Lindsay toured the city in an electric bus, delivering a speech to crowds of people at Union Square. Some major thoroughfares were closed to vehicles, while girls distributed flowers, and protestors dragged nets containing dead fish through the streets.

Yet few images captured the sentiment of the day as powerfully as this photo of Peter Hallerman sniffing magnolias through a vintage gas mask. The photo was quickly reproduced across the country and has become a classic. In 2010, Hallerman rather humorously told the Smithsonian magazine, “I’m flattered to have been involved in something of such historic significance. But if that was my 15 minutes of fame, it’s a little frustrating that I was wearing a gas mask and looked like an anteater.”

2. Kent State Shooting – 1970

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On May 4, 1970, in spite of university officials’ attempts to cancel the event, Kent State University students protested against the Vietnam War on their college grounds. It was the beginning of what is undoubtedly one the most famous incidents in college protest history. Members of the National Guard ordered the students to disperse, but they refused and threw rocks. The guardsmen then used tear gas in an attempt to break up the 2,000-strong protest. And when that didn’t work, they advanced on the crowd with bayonets. Many of the students moved away and left, but a few lingered and continued to throw rocks.

For reasons that remain unclear, 29 of the 77 guardsmen opened fire on the crowd, killing four students and injuring nine. Two of the slain students weren’t even protesting; they were simply walking between classes. The shootings sparked nationwide protests, including student strikes that closed at least 450 college campuses. Summing up the sentiment, a banner hung by some New York University students read, “They can’t kill us all.” The events further swayed public opinion against Vietnam, and demonstrations escalated to the point where President Nixon had to retreat to Camp David for a couple of days.

The world-famous Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph by John Filo is shown at the beginning of this article. It shows the distraught Mary Ann Vecchio kneeling and gesturing over the body of student Jeffrey Miller, minutes after he was shot dead.

1. Don’t Tase Me, Bro – 2007

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Although most iconic photos of US student protests seem to be from the 1960s and 1970s, this shot from 2007 shows that some college students are still just as interested in the political issues of the day. Andrew Meyer, a 21-year-old student, struggled against police officers who were trying to suppress his outbursts. The incident took place during a forum with Senator John Kerry at the University of Florida in Gainesville on September 17.

The problem began when Meyer grabbed a microphone and agitatedly demanded that Senator Kerry answer his questions. Eventually, Meyer’s mic was cut off, and police officers tried to escort him from the building. He resisted, and more police joined in to try and subdue him. They eventually forced him to the ground and tasered him, despite Meyer’s pleas of, “Don’t tase me, bro!” The incident motivated around 400 students to protest against heavy-handed police action and the use of tasers. They made signs that read, “Freedom of speech not a felony,” “Tase pigs” and “Don’t tase me, bro!”

It is important to note that most of these schools do not offer their students actual Pre Law Degree programs. Instead, many of these schools offer their students Economics, Political Science, English, Liberal Arts, and Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree programs that all qualify their students for entry into Graduate Law School.

10. Northwestern University

Summary- Northwestern University was founded in 1850 and it is one of the top schools for Pre Law students. While this school does not offer its students a specific Pre Law Degree program, it does provide them with an exceptional Liberal Arts Degree program. This Liberal Arts Degree program provides students with the course and experience requirements that are necessary for entry into Graduate Law School.

Tuition- Northwestern University’s tuition cost is $14,460 per quarter.

Unique Facts- Northwestern University is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States by U.S. News and World Reports. One highlight of this school is that it provides its students with opportunities to research abroad.

9. The University of Chicago

Summary- The University of Chicago was founded in 1870 and it is ranked among the most prestigious schools for Pre Law students. While this school does not offer its students a specific Pre Law Degree program, it does provide them with an outstanding Political Science Degree program. Its Political Science Degree program adequately prepares students for acceptance into Graduate Law School through 8 different Pre Law courses and multiple experience opportunities.

Tuition- The University of Chicago’s tuition cost is $32,300 per year.

Unique Facts- The University of Chicago is one of a small number of American colleges that possess a Phi Betta Kappa Honor Society. In addition, this school is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the United States by U.S. News and World Reports.

8. The University of California at Berkeley

Summary- The University of California at Berkeley is also ranked among the best schools for Pre Law students. While this school does not offer its students a specific Pre Law Degree program, it does provide them with the course and experience requirements that are necessary for acceptance into its School of Law. Most of this school’s students pursue Economics, English, Business Administration, Political Science, and/or English majors to fulfill these requirements.

Tuition- The University of California at Berkeley’s tuition cost is $23,772 per year for residents of California. Its tuition cost for non-residents of California is $46,650 per year.

Unique Facts- One highlight of this school is that 48 of its educational programs are ranked among the top 10 best educational programs in the United States by the National Research Council. In addition, its School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association.

7. Duke University

Summary- Duke University was founded in 1838 and it ranks among the best schools in the United States. While Duke University does not offer its students a specific Pre Law Degree program, it does provide them with a Pre Law process. This process entails the completion of the courses and hands-on experiences that are necessary for entry into Graduate Law School. Duke University’s Pre Law Advising Office provides individuals with guidance through the Pre Law process.

Tuition- The tuition cost for Duke University is $50,750 per year.

Unique Facts- Duke University accepts approximately 25% of its applicants each year. In addition, Duke University’s School of Law is ranked among the best law schools in the United States by U.S. News and World Reports.

6. Amherst College

Summary- Amherst College was founded in 1821 and it is among the best schools for individuals to pursue if they wish to pursue a Pre Law course of study. Like many of the other prestigious schools, Amherst College does not offer its students an actual Pre Law Degree program. Rather, this school provides its students with the tools, courses, and experiences that are essential for their acceptance into Graduate Law School. In general, Political Science and Economics are the two most common majors for Amherst College’s Pre Law students.

Tuition- Amherst College’s tuition cost is between $60,809 and $63,259 per year.

Unique Facts- An interesting fact about Amherst College is that Emily Dickinson’s grandfather, Samuel Fowler Dickinson, cofounded this college in 1821. One highlight of Amherst College is that it provides its students with opportunities to study abroad.

5. Stanford University

Summary- Stanford University is an extremely prestigious school. While this school does not offer its students a specific Pre Law Degree program, it does provide its students with all of the credentials that are necessary for their acceptance into Graduate Law School.

Tuition- Stanford University’s tuition cost is $13,750 per quarter.

Unique Facts- Stanford University only accepts approximately 9% of its applicants per year. Stanford University’s accepted applicants are rewarded with outstanding educations and opportunities to travel abroad through this school’s public service programs.

4. John Brown University

Summary- John Brown University is another prestigious school and its School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. John Brown University’s Pre Law Professional Program provides students with the enhanced liberal arts skills that are necessary for their enrollment into Graduate Law School.

Tuition- The tuition cost for the Pre Law Professional Program is $20,796 per year.

Unique Facts- John Brown University only accepts approximately 10.9% of its applicants per year. Another interesting fact is that John Brown University has been ranked by U.S. News and World Reports as second best in value among southern schools in the United States.

3. Princeton University

Summary- Princeton University is also among the best schools for Pre Law students. While this school does not possess an official Pre Law Degree program, it does offer its students outstanding Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master’s in Public Affairs/Juris Doctor (M.P.A./J.D.) Degree programs. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s in Public Affairs/Juris Doctor (M.P.A./J.D.) program are offered opportunities to obtain their joint degree program through both Princeton University and one of the following law schools: Columbia University, New York University, or Stanford University.

Tuition- The tuition cost for both programs is $38,650 per year.

Unique Facts- Princeton University only accepts an average of 12% of its applicants per year. Another interesting fact is that both Presidents James Madison and Woodrow Wilson were graduates of this school.

2. Harvard University

Summary- Harvard University is also one of the best schools for Pre Law students. In addition, Harvard University’s School of Law is among the most distinguished law schools in the United States and it is accredited by the American Bar Association. While Harvard University does not offer its students a specific Pre Law Degree program, it does provide them with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree program. This program provides students with the skills and courses that are necessary for entry into Harvard University’s prestigious, top-ranked School of Law.

Tuition- The tuition cost for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree program is $49,950 per year.

Unique Facts- Students who pursue their Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree through Harvard University are provided with opportunities to study abroad at some of the World’s top, foreign law schools. An interesting fact about this school is that more than 20 members of Congress and 140 federal judges have attended Harvard’s School of Law.

1. Yale University

Summary- Yale University is considered the best based on the following: its small class sizes, its distinguished faculty members, its World-renowned reputation for delivering quality educations, its ranking as the eleventh best school in the World by The World University Rankings, and its Graduate Law School’s accreditation by the American Bar Association. While Yale University does not offer its students a specific Pre Law Degree program, it does provide them with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree program. This program provides students with the skills and courses that are necessary for entry into Yale’s prestigious, top-ranked Graduate Law School.

Tuition- The tuition cost for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) program is $73,675 per academic year. This includes fee and book costs.

Unique Facts- Yale’s School of Law has been consistently ranked as the top law school in the United States, and only 6% to 7% of its applicants are accepted each year. Many successful, well-known individuals, such as Bill and Hilary Clinton, are graduates of Yale.

1. Law Degrees

Individuals who possess a Bachelor’s Degree, three years of law school education, and a passing score on a written bar exam are eligible to work as lawyers in their community. Lawyers’ main role is to represent individuals and organizations in legal disputes. On average, lawyers earn about $112,760 per year. The expected job growth rate for this occupation is about 11%. Overall, the educational requirements that individuals must possess to become lawyers involve little or no math courses. The only math course that is usually required is the low-level, general math course for the Bachelor’s Degree. Course requirements for this degree generally include Criminal Procedure, Environmental Law, Civil Procedure, and Legal Writing and Analysis. One highlight of the field of law is that there are many accredited schools, such as the California School of Law, that offer qualified individuals the opportunity to pursue an online law degree. This provides individuals with a convenient, flexible means of enhancing their education.

2. Management Degrees

Individuals who possess an Associate’s Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree, and/or a Doctorate in Management are highly qualified to pursue careers as Entry-Level Managers, Mid-Level Managers, General Managers, Accounting Managers, Production Managers, and Executive Managers in their community. Overall, the educational requirements that individuals must possess in order to obtain Management Degrees involve little or no math courses. The only math course that is usually required is the low-level, general math course for the Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Management Degree. Most of the courses that are required to obtain these degrees include Business Operations, Communications, and Leadership. Some of the best, accredited schools that offer Management Degrees include Ashford University, Central Michigan University, and Warner University. Upon completion of these degree programs, professionals in the field of management can expect to earn an average salary of $80,000.

3. English Degrees

Individuals who possess a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree, and/or a Doctorate in English are eligible to pursue careers as Speech Writers, Authors, and Educators in their community. Overall, professionals in these careers are not required to obtain substantial training in math. The only math course that is usually required ii the low-level, general math course for the Bachelor’s in English Degree. Most of the courses that are required for individuals to obtain English Degrees include Interdisciplinary Writing, Humanities, Introduction to American Literature, and Social Sciences. Some of the best, accredited schools that offer English Degree programs include the University of Michigan, Columbia University, and New York University. Upon completion of these programs, professionals in the field of english can expect to earn an average salary of $74,000.

4. Education Degrees

Individuals who possess a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree, and/or a Doctorate in Education are eligible to pursue careers as Teachers and Professors in their community. Overall, Teachers and Professors of English, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Literature and many other areas are not required to obtain substantial training in math. The only math course that is usually required is the low-level, general math course for the Bachelor’s in Education Degree. Most of the courses that are required for individuals to obtain Education Degrees include Literature, Art, Psychology of Learning, and Teaching Methods. Some of the best, accredited schools that offer Education Degree programs include Vanderbilt University, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Michigan State University. Upon completion of these programs, professionals in the field of education can expect to earn an average salary between $40,000 and $73,000.

5. Counseling Degrees

Individuals who possess a Bachelor’s Degree, a Master’s Degree, and/or a Doctorate in Counseling are eligible to pursue careers as Counselors in hospitals, schools, private clinics, and rehabilitation centers everywhere. Overall, Counselors are not required to obtain substantial training in math. The only math course that is usually required is the low-level, general math course for the Bachelor’s in Counseling Degree. Most of the courses that are required for individuals to obtain Counseling Degrees include Child and Adolescent Psychology, Intervention Strategies, Human Development, and Counseling Theory. Some of the best, accredited schools that offer Counseling Degree programs include the University of the Rockies, Argosy University Online, and the College of William and Mary. Upon completion of these programs, professionals in the field of counseling can expect to earn an average salary of $60,000.

Most students don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for an education, which increases the demand for high-quality and affordable online education. To help in this search, undergraduate and graduate students looking for the most affordable online degree can use the following list-ranking to find the nation’s cheapest schools. All the virtual online schools listed below offer the same education that is taught in the university’s classrooms.

10. Capella University

Program Overview:
Capella is a one-hundred percent online university that provides students with over one-hundred graduate, undergraduate, PhD and professional certificate programs. The school gives new and qualifying students up to $6000 in Capella grants. Around since 1993, an Eduventures survey found that “over ninety-six percent of employers rate the performance of Capella graduates as exceptional or proficient.”

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $60,300 ($290 per credit hour) w/45 credit hours to graduate
($350 per credit hour) w/135credit hours to graduate

Graduate Classes – $33,552 ($699 per credit hour) w/48 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Students earn tuition discounts, up to forty-five percent, as they learn. Capella’s thirty-two story headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, transmits all virtual classes over the Internet, worldwide. With over 22,000 enrolled last year alone, new incoming online students are exposed to a vast amount of the university’s resources and have accesses to alumni networks that offer coaching throughout the course.

9. Western International University

Program Overview:
WIU has the second largest student enrollment on our list with over 10,000 online students registered for classes last year alone. Its campus is located in Phoenix, AZ, and the university offers incoming students a diverse selection of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Certificate programs.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $59,640 ($460 per credit hour) w/42 credit hours to graduate
($480 per credit hour) w/84 credit hours to graduate

Graduate Classes – $24,570 ($630 per credit hour) w/39 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Professors are actual professionals who work in the area of study. Western International University’s virtual course replicates a traditional classroom experience through live interaction and classroom discussions. All eMaterials are included in tuition costs.

8. Hodges University

Program Overview:
Hodges University has the smallest online student enrollment of all universities reviewed in this top-ten list, with over 1500 graduates and undergraduates registered last year. Classrooms located in Florida, and the university offers twenty-two online degree programs.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $59,780 ($490 per credit hour) w/122 credit hours to graduate

Graduate Classes – $19,800 ($660 per credit hour) w/30 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Online classes are organized in live, small-group lecturers. The university’s virtual classrooms provide windows for users with web cams to see other classmates and the instructor. Professors administer grades in the graduate courses through self-assessment methods.

7. American InterContinental University

Program Overview:
AIU is located in Illinois, and it’s was one of the first, online-learning schools on the Internet. Students can choose to pursue AIU online degrees in Business, Criminal Justice, Design, Information Technology or Education. Registered students receive veteran instruction at AIU, since most professors at the university have been teaching for over fifteen years, both on the Internet and through mail correspondence.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $54,360 ($302 per credit hour) w/180 credit hours to graduate
Graduate Classes – $34,920 ($582 per credit hour) w/48 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Students receive the same “no-nonsense” education that campus students get in the AIU traditional classroom. The school’s patented proprietary-learning-platform, M.U.S.E., provide students with 24-hour access to their learning platforms. Learners can adjust their curriculum around their work schedules, and the university’s Career Services department helps prepare AIU gradates to get a job after graduation, providing access to an alumni network, mock video interview practice, resume building classes.

6. Northcentral University

Program Overview:
Northcentral University has the largest selection of online graduate and undergraduate programs in this top-ten list. Classrooms are located in Chicago, IL, and all virtual students attend the same lectures that regular students go to during the school year.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $48,800 ($407 per credit hour) w/120 credit hours to graduate

Graduate Classes – $19,100 ($637 per credit hour) w/30 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Most of the faculty at Northcentral University has graduated from Ivy League schools. Flex schedules adjust lecture time based on the student’s local time zone. Advanced job placement and practical training programs are available for Northcentral graduates.

5. Bellevue University

Program Overview:
Bellevue University offers enrollment, nationwide, where incoming students can choose an online degree from the school’s sixteen graduate programs or from the thirty-five undergraduate options available. Bellevue also offers professional service degrees that include studies in healthcare, security and intelligence, business management and information technology.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $45,880 ($370 per credit hour) w/124 credit hours to graduate
Graduate Classes – $14,550 ($485 per credit hour) w/30 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features/Selling Points:
Students can obtain two degrees at the same time. Instructors are available through a blog or in scheduled online sessions. This school was rated the number-one online university for bachelor degrees and student engagement by the US News and World Report.

4. Mountain State University

Program Overview:
Online degrees include undergraduate study in Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Healthcare and Psychology. Mountain State University also offers three online Master’s degrees in Psychology, Executive Leadership and Strategic Leadership. Over five-thousand students enrolled online last year alone.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $45,000 ($320 per credit hour) w/120 credit hours to graduate
Graduate Classes – $14,400 ($400 per credit hour) w/36 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Mountain State University has a unique CE and blackboard learning application available for all online students. Access to library services and the school’s language resources center are included in tuition costs.

3. University of Nebraska

Program Overview:
Students can choose an academic program from over seven different schools in the University of Nebraska school network, all which offer online classes. The network focuses on Arts and Humanities, Education, Social Science and Business, and all schools offer PhD, Master and Bachelor degrees.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $41,540($335 per credit hour) w/124 credit hours to graduate

Graduate Classes – $25,488 ($531 per credit hour) w/48 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Incoming students receive access to virtual counseling services. Students can submit art material in video or photograph formats. Professors plan field trips to sites that are located in the student’s hometown.

2. Baker College

Program Overview:
Academics at Baker College include over twenty-two Bachelor and Postbaccalaureate programs and contain thirteen Graduate programs. With over six-thousand students enrolled and counting, the NY Times voted this university as one of the fastest growing online schools in the nation.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $38,010 ($210 per credit hour) w/181 credit hours to graduate
Graduate Classes – $20,670 ($390 per credit hour) w/53 credit hours to graduate

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Students have access to classrooms twenty-four hours a day. Virtual instructors teach the coursework, and Baker College professors are available, live, after lectures to take on questions.

1. Western Governors University

Program Overview:
This school is the cheapest among all the online universities that have a median student enrollment between one-thousand and nine-thousand students. WGU offers both undergraduate and graduate courses in Education, Business, Information Technology and Healthcare. Its low tuition costs seed from the University’s non-profit status, and all new online students receive access to an enrolment counselor to help them plan their curriculums.

Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate – $23,120 ($2,890 flat-fee every six months w/4 years to graduate)
Graduate Classes – $13,000 ($3,250 flat-fee every six months w/2 years to graduate)

Unique Features and Selling Points:
Western Governors University offers graduating students a Career Service connection to future employers. All tuition is based on a flat-fee, regardless of when the student actually graduates. Most BA programs take four years to complete, but if the student completes their degree in three and half years or less, they will pay less tuition because of the flat-fee rate.

List Criteria

This list was gathered from sorting through the top three-hundred online universities operating in the United States. Of the three hundred schools, thirty-percent were sorted by overall student enrollment, which averaged between 1000 and 20,000 registered students. From there, the list was ranked into the top-ten, based on tuition cost and fees divided by the program’s median credit per hour cost. Undergraduate costs took precedence over graduate costs in similar schools rankings.

When looking for a school offering a pre med program it is important to pick one that meets all of your personal criteria for such a program, and there are a plethora of variables to consider. Of course, some schools offer greater or more benefits than others, from lower tuition to on-campus housing to hands on experience even early on in the student’s education. Below is a discussion of some of the best pre med programs available in the United States of America, designed to help you pick from the top ten pre med programs offered at universities today.

10. School of Medicine at Yale University

Rated the #7 school in the country for medical students, the School of Medicine at Yale University has a strong pre med program. The school has over 50 medical student organizations to join, heavy involvement in community services, and a student run free clinic. Throughout the year, Yale hosts a handful of public speakers to give practical insight into the medical field. Full time tuition costs around $47,650 and the school has a great ratio of staff and teachers to students.

9. Vanderbilt University

This Kentucky school offers not only one of the best pre med programs around, but the school itself is one of the top in the country, ranked at #17 of all universities in the US. Tuition is only $41,300, and like other schools on this list the university has a great teacher-to-student ratio. In addition to focusing on the core science courses that one might expect from a medical school, Vanderbilt puts a great emphasis on cultural understanding and communication. The first two years at Vanderbilt include a self-directed program designed to help students examine what sort of doctor they would like to be and requires the completion of a project. Students are placed into four advisory colleges, which help to foster a sense of community and further aid the student in enriching himself both academically and on a personal level.

8. University of Michigan

Located in beautiful Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan has a tuition cost of $46,226 for those that don’t live in the state, and an in-state tuition of $28,902. This university has a lower teacher-to-student ratio than many other schools on this list, but still manages to have an excellent pre med program. The University of Michigan offers great hands-on experience for its students; medical students see their first patients within their first semester, giving that ever-so-important real world experience. The University of Michigan is the 29th highest ranked university in the US.

7. New York University School of Medicine

With a tuition of $43,602 and courses offering all of the required classes to qualify for pre med schooling, New York University is a great school for those that want to get all of their pre med education in one place. Highly ranked programs in the university include those for drug and alcohol treatment as well as a focus on AIDS. New York University is ranked at #32 of the best schools in the country.

6. Duke University School of Medicine

With a ranking of #6 in national universities, Duke University is another excellent choice for pre med students. Tuition at Duke is $46,261 and the application deadline is November 1st. While completing the program still takes the traditional four years, class training is condensed into the first three years, with the final year designed to help students tailor their education to their personal tastes with the rotation of various electives. Full time students can apply to live on campus, though foreign students enrolling in a university outside of their home country for the first time are given priority for student housing. Duke offers 30 groups that students can join up for various research projects.

5. University of California Los Angeles

UCLA is ranked #24 in national universities and has a tuition of $32,781 for those living in state and a $45,026 for those living out of state. For pre med students, the curriculum is divided into three parts; Human Biology and Disease, 4th Year Colleges and Core Clinical Clerkship. In addition to serious study, there are ample fun opportunities to take a break from studying and coursework, including an annual student talent show.

4. Stanford University School of Medicine

A great choice for those living on the West Coast, Stanford University offers an extensive program that will allow students to meet all pre med requirements. Tuition to Stanford is $45,744 and the school is highly ranked among American universities. In 2011, approximately 60% of Stanford students applying for their residencies got approved for their first choice. Additionally, the unique curriculum at Stanford lets students get more in-depth education in various electives such as bioengineering or clinical research, making for an excellent addition to the core science courses that all pre med students are required to take. To facilitate and encourage student research and community, Stanford offers 40 student organizations and over 140 university centers and programs. The interview process at Standford is likewise rather unique; instead of the traditional process, students instead have 10 eight-minute interviews, with short breaks in between.

3. Harvard University School of Medicine

As the #1 ranked university in the US, it comes as no surprise that Harvard also has one of the top pre med programs available. For the first two years of the pre med program, students do not receive traditional grades, instead receiving merely Pass/Fail designations. For those that seek a traditional curriculum, one which was designed in the late 1800s, Harvard is a great choice. Students are divided into four different academic groups, which allow for a unique facility supervised, team-based study system. There are over 20 affiliated facilities in Boston at which clinicals for students can be completed, Students living on-campus share a residence hall. Harvard boasts many prestigious alumni.

2. John Hopkins University

Ranked at #13 among American universities, John Hopkins is considered by many to have one of the top pre med programs available. In addition to serious study that pairs learning with practical clinical experience, students at John Hopkins also have a lot of fun throughout the year, including an annual kickball day and a tug-of-war competition. Students are divided into four distinct colleges in an effort by the school to foster a sort of community feel. The school is also well known for its support for students, supplying guides to help with every step of the process, from research participation to course selection. Tuition at John Hopkins is $42,600.

1. Cornell University

Cornell University is rated the #15 college in the United States and offers a top notch pre med program. The fact that Cornell’s tuition is lower at $46,001 than many on this list without compromising the quality of education gained is but one of the reasons it sits at the top of the list. In addition, the college gives the opportunity for early “hands on” experience in the medical field letting students spend one day a week in a doctor’s office via the university’s Medicine, Patients, and Society course, giving those students the ability to experience what it’s like to work in a functioning medical office.

As if these facts were not enough to make the university the creme de la creme of this list, it is also conveniently located in New York’s “science corridor” and has associations with some of the top medical facilities in the area. Additionally, those who are accepted into the program are guaranteed housing in Manhattan on the East Side, either in dorms or apartments making the often stressful and confusing process of finding housing much easier to deal with.

With such excellent perks and opportunities, it’s easy to see why Cornell University is at the top of this list!

1. University of Liverpool

Since founding during 1881 within the United Kingdom, the University of Liverpool’s tradition of legacy of pioneering education and research has secured the schools position among the world’s best. As one of six original “red brick” universities in the region, the University of Liverpool is among the top 1% of all international colleges and universities. Highly ranked by Times Higher Education, the QS World University Rankings, the Sunday Times, and the Times Good University Guide, the University of Liverpool offers instruction through 400 online, accredited programs. Its e-learning format is highly interactive and led by a team of world renowned faculty providing students with the most innovative, research intensive based information available within its Master of Science in International Business. This broad ranging program covers a number of the most important aspects of the field including current international business and information management theories of all private, public, large, and small sectors of the field as well as means of improving and practicing technical, intellectual, communication, and interpersonal skills through strategic and critical thinking.

For more information regarding the University of Liverpool’s online International Business degrees, go here:

http://www.liv.ac.uk/management-school/international-business-msc/

2. Boston University

Boston University was officially established by the Massachusetts Legislature during 1869 with its roots tracing back thirty years previous to the Vermont’s Newbury Biblical Institute. Led by a group of Methodist clergy and laymen, the school began as a theological school during 1839 when a group of Methodist ministers offered instruction in Newbury, Vermont. When the school was invited to relocate its campus to Concord, New Hampshire, during 1847 it assumed the name the “Methodist General Biblical Institute” and agreed to remain at Concord for 20 years. Commonly known as the “Concord Biblical Institute,” the school maintained its promise and expanded when Trustees purchased property on Pickney Street in Boston, Massachusetts, relocated, and renamed the school the Boston Theological Institute” during 1867. Two years later, the school was chartered as Boston University by Isaac Rich, Lee Claflin, and Jacob Sleeper, local businessmen and Methodist laymen. In the days since, the University has grown to be one of the largest private research universities in the U.S. Highly recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education, and ranking 53rd on the U.S. News and World Reports best national universities for 2012, Boston University is a leader in excellence. Additionally, the University ranks 54th in world wide universities by Times Higher Education, 70th by QS World University Rankings during 2011, 35th out of the Top 100 Global Universities by Newsweek, and among the top 50 research universities in the country per The Center for Measuring University Performance.
The University’s online Master of Science in International Marketing Management offers students a specialized degree tailored explicitly for today’s global market. Courses are based in e-commerce, database analysis, and web design based in innovative market research, advertising, promotions, and international marketing analysis and techniques. Students who participate in this program compete with the world’s best MBA candidates within the highly regarded top 15 business schools worldwide per the Financial Times. All programs offered at Boston University are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

For more information regarding Boston University’s international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.bu.edu/online/programs/graduate-degree/master-management/international-marketing/index.html

3. Walden University

Walden University was established upon the founding principal of offering working adults accessible and affordable means of expanding their education. Since founding during 1970 by Bernie and Rita Turner, Walden has grown to become one of the most “well regarded” and highly “respected virtual institutions” per the U.S. News and World report. Quality educational knowledge offered through uniquely formatted to meet the educational needs of students through print and electronic programs since founding, as well as online programs since 1995, have remained Walden’s mission. With numerous certificate and diploma options, the University is ranked among the top 7% of schools worldwide per Webometrics. Its Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in International Business offers the same educational experience with world wide accessibility. The program features vital theories, work experiences, and means of understanding and improving an understanding of contemporary global markets, diversity, and the interactions between global organizations despite national and cultural boundaries. This program highlights the political, financial, competitive, regulatory, operational, and social challenges, dynamics, and dimensions of the international business market and means of diversifying skills to adapt organizations in present economic times. All programs offered through Walden are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, the Council for HIgher Education Accreditation, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

For more information regarding Walden University’s online international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.waldenu.edu/Degree-Programs/Masters/30759.htm

4. Liberty University

As the largest, private Christian university located within the United States, Liberty University is a world renowned, highly recognized institution of higher learning. Pairing academic excellence with spiritual Christian principles since founding as the Lynchburg Baptist College during 1971 by Jerry Falwell, Senior Pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church, Liberty has steadily grown to become one of the best providers of online degrees. Its legacy of fostering each and every student’s leadership, spiritual growth, and intellect using innovation, social responsibility, and successful practice. Recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges by Forbes and ranking fourth on Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges, all courses at Liberty are led by an experienced, dedicated faculty and based upon innovation. The University’s School of Business is has been in candidacy for accreditation through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs since 2009. Its Bachelor of Science in International Business program provides students with faith based knowledge of the international marketplace through courses in international trade, and international law and business negotiations, combined with general business, accounting, finance, and marketing courses to broaden understanding and refine skills.

For more information regarding Liberty University’s online international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=21140

5. Southern New Hampshire University

When Harry A.B. and Gertrude Crockett Shapiro founded Southern New Hampshire University during 1932, their mission was to offer vital career based education to regional students. Originally named the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science, the school assumed the name New Hampshire College of Accounting and Commerce when it was incorporated during 1961. Within five years the school began to offer its first associate degrees and steadily evolved to award undergraduate and graduate degrees. During 1968 the school was recognized as a non-profit college and renamed New Hampshire College. The 1970s were full of expansion and growth for the school as it evolved to earn worldwide recognition for its excellence as one of the best business schools in the nation and assumed its present name. In the years since, Southern New Hampshire has become one of the highest ranking providers of online education. Listed by the New Hampshire Business Review for offerings in The Best Online Degrees and by the U.S. News and World Report as a Best Regional University in the U.S., its accredited online programs offer students accessible, affordable education from any location. Praised as a “Best Buy Bachelors Online” per GetEducated.Com, Southern New Hampshire offers students some of the top International Business degrees available. With degree offerings including Bachelor of Science in International Business, Bachelor of Science in International Management, a dual Bachelor of Science in Business Studies and International Management, and an International Master of Business Administration, the University can meet virtually any student’s professional and educational needs. All programs feature the key components necessary to refine skills and expand knowledge while preparing for leadership positions within the global marketplace. Courses include International Economics, International Managerial Accounting, Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Cultural and Political Environment of International Business, International Business Projects, foreign language, and a number of business electives. All programs offered through Southern New Hampshire University are accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools.

For more information regarding Southern New Hampshire University’s international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.snhu.edu/search.asp?q=international%20business%20degrees

6. Ashford University

Ashford University was established as the an all female boarding school originally named Mount St. Clare Academy during 1918. The mission to meet the educational needs of regional students based in a solid liberal arts education based in high quality learning experiences, integrity, professionalism, accessibility, affordability, innovation, service, and intellectual as well as personal growth. In the years since, the University expanded dramatically, assumed its present name, and expanded programs with offerings in over 50 degree programs. With over 99% of its students pursuing online instruction, Ashford’s place as one of the Best Online Schools by the U.S. News and World Report stands for itself. Its College of Business and Professional Studies is a highly recognized provider of some of the best business instruction available online. Students with an interest in International Business may complete studies within its Bachelor of Arts in International Business to participate in courses like Management for Organizations, Personal & Organizational Ethics, Advanced Communications, Principles of Microeconomics, International Economics, Principles of Accounting, Statistics for Managers, Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques, International Business, International Marketing, International Business Law, International Human Resources Management, Comparative Politics, International Finance, and Strategic Management for the Multinational Enterprise. Students may also specialize in Logistics Management to acquire additional information in the field. All programs offered at Ashford are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

For more information regarding Ashford University’s online international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.ashford.edu/degrees/online/baibsummary.htm#Major_Course_Requirements.

7. Strayer University

When Strayer Business College was founded by Dr. S. Irving Strayer during 1982, it had one mission: to offer career and business based instruction to displaced farm workers. The school’s dedication to doing just that has paved the path for the school and its students to expand horizons. As one of the most well known providers of high quality instruction led by a team of experienced faculty, Strayer is listed among the Best Online Universities by the Online Education Database. Strayer’s Master of Business Administration in International Business in International Business online program is one of the many degree options available through the university. This program is offered through Strayer’s well known School Of Business and features all of the training, instruction, and experiences required to advance as professionals with refined communication, critical management, and decision making skills within domestic and global marketplace. Courses are based in innovation encompassing areas like information technology, business operations, business ethics, finance, marketing, accounting, human behavior and diversity, management principles, economics, and emerging trends. All programs offered through Strayer are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Additionally, the University is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For more information regarding Strayer University’s online international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.strayer.edu/course-catalog

8. American Intercontinental University

Jack and Helen Barnette established the American Fashion College of Switzerland during 1970 in Lucerne, Switzerland. The pairs’ dedication to offering highly personalized technical and accessible knowledge to a diverse student body provided the school ample growing room and rising popularity. In the years since founding, the school has steadily expanded its enrollment (with 24,000 students worldwide presently participating in courses) and programs with offerings in a number of online certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs. With seven campuses located throughout the world and as providers of some of the best online programs, American Intercontinental University’s designation as one of the Best Online Universities by the Online Education Database is proof of its tradition of highly interactive, innovative studies. Its Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in International Business and Master of Business Administration with a specialization in International Business programs cater to the academic and professional needs of its undergraduate and graduate students. Both programs feature rigorous curricula, a broad academic foundation based in prevalent core business principles, and the room to explore global business aspects including operations management paired with means of increasing overall production and efficiency within the international market place. At a graduate level, the MBA in International Business prepares graduates to become professionals with dynamic leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills based in the legal, ethical, and political global marketplace. Business programs offered at American Intercontinental University are accredited by the Accreditation Council For Business Schools And Programs. Additionally, as a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, all programs at the University are also accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

For more information regarding American Intercontinental University’s online international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.aiuniv.edu/Degree-Programs/School-Of-Business

9. Benedictine University

Benedictine University has a legacy of offering high quality academics secured within Catholic Principles since founding during 1887. As one of the most fast evolving, quickly growing institutions of higher education located within the Midwestern city of Lisle, Illinois, the school quickly gained worldwide recognition for its dynamic online and on campus learning environments. Listed as one of the top 20 percent of American Colleges by Forbes, this nonprofit University provides students with spirituality and education. Its Master of Business Administration International Business degree offers students means of understanding international trade, finance, and foreign markets as well as means of managing multicultural organizations, applying international marketing principles, and applying international economics and finance theories. All programs offered through Benedictine are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission as well as the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

For more information regarding Benedictine University’s online international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.onlinedegrees-benedictine.com/mba/mba-international-business.asp

10. Colorado Technical University

During 1965 within Colorado Springs, Colorado, a school operating as Colorado Technical University began offering technical and vocational instruction to give students the means of meeting industrial demands in business, technology, and management. In the days since, the University has steadily grown to be considered one of the most internationally recognized University of Choice and University of Choices. Its online programs are no exception. With many of its programs dating back to 1995 when its first online instruction was offered, Colorado Technical University’s legacy of offering accessible, affordable, and efficient instruction is longstanding. Its online Bachelor of Science In Business Administration with a concentration in International Business features core courses in accounting, global managerial economics, research design methods and applications, financial management, human resource management, organizational change, principles of organizational behavior, international and domestic business law, legal and ethical environment of business, marketing, logistics, supply chain management, and project management. This program prepares graduates to advance as professionals in a dynamic industry through innovative instruction within a student dedicated environment led by a highly experienced faculty. As a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, all programs offered through Colorado Technical are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Council For Higher Education Accreditation.

For more information regarding Colorado Technical University’s online international business degree programs, go here:
http://www.coloradotech.edu/Bachelor-Of-Business-Degree-In-International-Business

1. Grantham University

Grantham University, located in Kansas City, Missouri, was established during 1951 with a mission to impact the lives of its students through accessible, affordable, and innovative programs. Its dedication to making a difference ensures that the lives of its students are transformed in the most positive ways. The University’s highly rated online programs offer students global knowledge paired with the best of technology and academics. As a highly recognized institution of higher learning, Grantham was listed as the 13th best online providers of education by eLearning World University Rankings and among the top 20 Most Military Friendly Schools by KMI Media Group/Advanced Education. A longstanding tradition of quality academic offerings within 17 undergraduate and 16 graduate programs has earned the school accreditation since 1961 by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. The University is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Education’s Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
For over 60 years Grantham’s College of Engineering and Computer Science has offered quality instruction based in thriving innovation within the field of technology management. Students may participate in its online Master of Science in Information Technology Management to learn how to manage and implement technology programs while refining business ethics, organization, and
communication skills.

For more information regarding Grantham University’s online technology management programs, go here:
http://www.grantham.edu/masters-in-information-management-technology/

2. Walden University

Walden University was founded during 1970 with a dedication to eradicating the barriers between
working adults and their access to expanding their education. Since then, the school has grown to become one of the most “well regarded” and “respected virtual institutions” per reports from the U.S. News and world. Its tradition of providing quality of uniquely formatted academic programs began through print and electronic formats and lead to the launch of online degree programs during 1995. Ranking within the uppermost 7% of international schools by Webometrics, Walden’s multiple degree offerings are based in advancement and innovation. With a far range of degree options available through its award winning College of Management and Technology, students interested in the field of technology management may pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management, a Master of Science in Technology Management, a Master of Business Administration in Technology Management, or a Doctor of Business Administration in Technology Entrepreneurship. All programs are led by experienced faculty and offer students the ability to explore present computer science theories and business ethics, complete research, and means of advancing leadership and critical thinking skills. Additionally, online studies at Walden are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, The Higher Learning Commission, the council for Higher Education Accreditation, and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information regarding Walden University’s online technology management programs, go here:
http://www.waldenu.edu/College-of-Management-and-Technology.htm

3. Robert Morris University

Listed as of the best schools located within Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Robert Morris University’s dedication to providing business knowledge to regional students began during 1921. Founded by Andrew Blass, the school was originally called the Pittsburgh School of Accountancy until it assumed its present name, based upon the financier of the American Revolution, Robert Morris. The University evolved to provide a diverse student body means of professional development, continuing education, certification, and the ability to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees through on campus and online programs. Ranked by SuperScholar.org as the tenth Top Colleges And Universities for Online Bachelor’s degrees, Robert Morris University’s legacy as a private, non profit institution of higher education attests to its quality, accredited programs recognized by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Many find participation in the U.S.’s first Master of Science in Information Technology Management graduate degree program the best of its kind. Focused upon leadership, innovative industry knowledge, and intellectual achievement, students gain the refined skills, advanced theories, and practical experiences required to design, develop, and implement effective project management concepts necessary to advance to successful careers.

For more information regarding Robert Morris University’s online technology management degree programs, go here:
http://www.rmu.edu/itprojectmanagement

4. Kaplan University

As the leaders of educational instruction and materials, Kaplan university has offered a diverse range of students the best means of expanding knowledge since 1937. With 170 degree options in today’s most dynamic disciplines secured the online institution’s place as number one during 2010’s Best Online University Rankings. Additionally, as the 45th out of the top 65 Best Online Universities world wide per the Online Educational Database’s Online College Rankings, Kaplan’s ability to meet the academic and professional needs of a diverse student body within self paced, flexible, accredited programs is exceptional. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Kaplan’s School of Information Technology offers thorough, world renown instruction based in the most current knowledge of the field. Its online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Information Technology, and Master of Science Management with a specialization in Information Technology programs feature ways to increase knowledge while refining skills applying theories, analysis, and critical thinking to gain employment as leaders in the field of Technology Management. Graduates gain the ability to apply the principles of information technology, manage technology in business, perform systems analysis, and design solutions to IT challenges within private or public agencies.

For more information regarding Kaplan University’s online technology management degree programs, go here:
http://online.kaplanuniversity.edu/business/Management_MS.aspx

5. Capella University

During 1991, Dr. Harold Abel and Stephen Shank founded Capella University within Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pair established the school to cater to the educational needs of working adults and non-traditional students within an affordable, versatile academic setting. As pioneers of distance and online educational programs, Capella’s award winning programs are well recognized and highly praised. As the third best Online University per the Global Language Monitor’s 2010 list and the 140th of the Top 300 Colleges and Universities worldwide per Trend Topper Media Buzz, Cappella is often a first choice for those pursuing an online degree. As a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, Capella’s School of Business and Technology gives vital knowledge of global organizations and the impact of technology. It’s Master of Business Administration program with a specialization in Technology Management gives students the expertise necessary to succeed as strategic leaders applying developmental theories in the dynamic field of information technology.

For more information regarding Capella University’s online technology management degree programs, go here:
http://www.capella.edu/information_technology_management.aspx

6. Northcentral University

Within Prescott Valley, Arizona during 1996, Dr. Donald Hecht established the highly regarded institution of education formerly recognized as Southern California University for Professional Studies. As a for profit school dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and flexible instruction to working adults, North Central expanded quickly and grew to be recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, its School of Business and Technology Management is one of eight also accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Northcentral’s wide range of degree options for those interested in the field of technology management, are available through 100% online programs based in cultivating leadership paired with the most innovative information available in the field of technology. Its Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, and Doctor of Business Administration programs offer vital theories regarding the global marketplace and the ability to specialize studies within the discipline of Management Information Systems.

For more information regarding Northcentral University’s online technology management degree programs, go here:
http://www.ncu.edu/northcentral-programs/business-and-technology

7. Western Governors University

When 19 U.S. governors established Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah, during 1997, their mission was to create a uniquely private, non-profit learning environment exclusively online. The school’s dedication to providing accredited, affordable, and versatile instruction based upon the most dynamic fields grew to encompass an enrollment of over 32,000 students by 2012. Recognized as the 50th out of 65 of The Best Online Universities by the Online Education Database’s Online College Rankings, all programs offered at Western Governors are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Distance Education and Training Council, and the National council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Its College of Business and College of Information Technology offers students the ability to expand technical skills and knowledge through its Master of Business Administration in Information Technology Management program. Courses are based in means of increasing and maintaining: global market value, innovation, information technology project management, strategic planning, leadership, and customer relationships.

For more information regarding Western Governors University’s online technology management degree programs, go here:
http://www.wgu.edu/business/master_business_administration_IT_degree

8. Arizona State University Online

During 1885, legislator Samuel Armstrong introduced House Bill 164 as “An Act to Establish a Normal school in the Territory of Arizona to the 13th Legislative Assembly of the Arizona Territory.” Founded as the Tempe Normal School, classes began at the Phoenix metropolitan site of this public research university campus dedicated to offering high quality education at a lower cost to the public. During 1945, the University assumed its present name and continued to grow to become the largest public university in the nation based upon enrollment. With 14 divisions awarding bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees throughout four campus and online, ASU is one of the best providers education available. Its highly acclaimed programs, faculty, and scholars give students a far range of academic options with over 275 oncampus majors and over 50 highly popular online undergraduate and graduate programs. ASU Online has quickly grown to become the #1 school for online Student Services and Technology per the U.S. News and World Report in online Student Services and Technology by U.S. News and World Report. The University’s Quality Matters program guarantees that its online programs certify to the school’s dedication to meaningful, quality education. Since 1931, all programs at ASU have been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the school is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information regarding Arizona State University’s online technology management degree programs, go here:
http://asuonline.asu.edu/

9. Regis University

Regis University is a Denver, Colorado based private Roman Catholic and Jesuit institution offering faith based, quality education since founding during 1877. Originally known as Regis College, the school’s mission was to extend its principles of faith, social responsibility, and diversity to students as they expanded their education through quality instruction, programs, and faculty. It’s offerings through the University’s School of Computer and Information Sciences are world- renown and listed among the National Science Foundations top 10% of over 1,400 U.S. colleges and universities. Also recognized as one of the 25 Best Online Colleges of 2012 by The Best Colleges, its award winning programs are also highly recognized by the U.S. News and World Report, certified by the National center of Excellence of Information, and accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Additionally, as a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, all programs offered through the participation of online or on-campus studies are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its online programs originated during 1997 and carry the same principles as its traditional, on campus programs. Regis’ online Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Management program gives students the ability and information required to fulfill roles implementing strategic success for private and public organizations. The program is based in a unique hybrid format combining vital business foundations with specialized, innovative information technology courses to give students the ability to advance to careers devising, coordinating, and implementing information technology solutions.

For more information regarding Regis University’s online technology management degree programs, go here:
http://cps.regis.edu/technology-management.php

10. Herzing University

Herzing University was founded during 1965 with the mission to eliminate the boards to graduate programs to students as a computer training school. In the days since, the University grew to be recognized as Herzing Institute and expanded to become a multi-campus university by 2009. In addition, with offerings based in career knowledge, general education, and higher education, the University’s “Student First Policy” ensures every graduate gains the skills and information necessary for professional, real world experiences. The University’s fully accredited, online programs include 45 numerous diploma, undergraduate, and graduate programs based in the world’s fastest growing industries. Individuals interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management gain an educational foundation based in vital techniques and theories which are essential in planning, overseeing, and implementing the profitability and productivity in computer systems in today’s global business environments. Additionally, Herzing students may specialize studies in minors like: Computer, Electronics, and Telecommuications Technology, Computer Networking and Security Technology, Computer Science, Drafting and Design Technology, or Electronics Engineering Technology to expand and refine skills. Listed as the 43rd out of 65 Best College by the Online Education Database’s Online College Rankings, as a member of The Higher Learning Commission, Herzing’s programs are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information regarding Herzing University’s online technology degree programs, go here:
http://www.herzing.edu/technology-management/

1. University of Liverpool

As of the six original “red brick” universities in the United Kingdom, the University of Liverpool has been a lead educational center and research facility since 1881. As one of the most well recognized, highly regarded international research organizations, the University is a member of the Russell Group and N8 Group. Rated among the top 1% of all international colleges and universities, the University of Liverpool is highly ranked by a number of organizations with its on-campus and online programs consistently listed by Times Higher Education, the QS World University Rankings, the Sunday Times, and the Times Good University Guide. The University has offerings in over 400 accredited online programs, based in interactive, e-learning environments. Its online Master of Public Health program gives students the knowledge of management of health systems, health promotion, epidemiology and statistics for public health research, management of health systems, health and society, and regression and evidence based methods for epidemiology.

For more information regarding the University of Liverpool’s online public health degree programs, go here:
http://www.liv.ac.uk/master_public_health

2. Creighton University

Creighton University was founded during 1878 by the Society of Jesus as a private, coeducational Jesuit/Roman Catholic University. Located within Omaha, Nebraska, Creighton is the largest school within the state providing high quality instruction in a low student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The University’s dedication to values-based community, service and social justice extends through all of its online and on campus programs. Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Creighton’s programs are lead by a committed faculty with broad ranging programs dedicated to Jesuit intellectual tradition. As a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Creighton is ranked by Forbes as the 171st Best Undergraduate Institutions. Its Master of Public Health program features an interdisciplinary approach encompassing all populations of local and international public health including biostatistics, health ethics, and epidemiology.

For more information regarding Creighton University’s online public health degree programs, go here:
http://academics.creighton.edu/program/master-public-health

3. Walden University

Walden University was established during 1970 with a mission to eliminate the barriers between working adults and their access to higher education. Its focus on flexible distance learning programs through print and electronic led to pioneering its innovative online programs in 1995. The school secured its place as the well regarded, most “respected virtual institutions” per the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges list. Ranked among the top 7% of schools worldwide by Webometrics, all programs at Walden are accredited by the Higher LEarning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The University’s online Master of Public Health program prepares students to function as vital advocates in the local and international public health sector analyzing and developing means of improving health and wellness. The program features an interdisciplinary core based in an expanded knowledge of leadership, communication, and diversity.

For more information regarding Walden University’s online public health degree programs, go here:
http://www.waldenu.edu/degree-programs/masters/master-of-public-health.htm

4. A.T. Still University

Dr. Andrew Taylor Still founded A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri, as a private, non profit school. As the world’s first osteopathic medical school originally called the American School of Osteopathy, this institution of higher education quickly expanded to extend instruction within several disciplines throughout Arizona. As the leaders of new medical education, A.T. Still’s dedication to offering top level education to rural and underserved regions of the U.S. Listed as one of the most affordable medical schools within the nation and as 16th in the U.S. for America’s Best Graduate Schools by the U.S. News and World Report, this highly recognized school is exceptional. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, A.T. Still’s dedication to improving health care needs based in ethics, compassion, leadership, ability, and integrity is highly regarded and well recognized worldwide. Its online Master of Public Health program pairs the school’s mission with the means to identify and address health disparities at a local, national and global level. Additionally, this program features means of developing and advancing public health through individual and community wellness.

For more information regarding A.T. Still’s online public health degree programs, go here:
http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_programs/public_health/index.htm

5. University Of The Sciences

The University Of The Sciences was established during 1821 when a 68 member group of apothecaries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania gathered to improve and train the competencies of instructional programs and students while protecting public welfare. In the days since, the school founded the first college of pharmacy within the U.S., known as the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and grew to become the institution of higher education “Where science and healthcare converge.” With numerous programs maintaining its original mission pioneering high quality instruction based upon innovative health sciences, this school is among the best. Among its top programs is the online Master of Public Health degree. It features a rigorous public health curriculum based in health and behavioral sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health management, and health policy ensuring graduates advance as leaders with a deep understanding of the ethical, historical, legal, and cultural instances of public health needs and issues.

For more information regarding the University of Sciences’ online public health degree programs, go here:
http://onlinedegrees.usciences.edu/mph/master-of-public-health-online-program

6. Ashford University

During 1918, the Mount St. Clare Academy was established as a all female boarding school. With the mission to provide liberal arts education, the school quickly expanded, assumed its present name, and steadily grew to offer higher education to a diverse student body beyond traditional campus borders. Presently Ashford offers over 50 degree programs accessible by on campus and online studies, with more than 99% of its students participating in online degree programs. The school is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is well recognized as one of the Best Online Schools by the U.S. News and World Report for its rigorous, innovative, and flexible programs. Ashford’s Bachelor of Science in Health Education, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, Bachelor of Science in Health Education, and Masters of Science in Health Care Administration feature an integrated and interdisciplinary approach giving students the most innovative knowledge available. Courses offer means of refining skills within the most essential public health fields using quality service and offer innovative knowledge based in the regulations and financing of the health care field, medical ethics and law, health care planning and policy making, and advanced information regarding health administration.

For more information regarding Ashford University’s online public health degree programs, go here:
http://www.ashford.edu/degrees/online/health.htm

7. Concordia University

Concordia University, the comprehensive Canadian public university established in Montreal, Quebec, is one of the largest in the country. With highly ranking, internationally recognized programs, Concordia was among the Top 500 Universities listed by the QS World University Rankings during 2010 and rated as the lead Canadian institution of higher education in a worldwide list of international schools by the Ecole des Mines De Paris. The University’s unique undergraduate and graduate programs in Public Health have offered the best means of gaining imperative knowledge of the field of public policy analysis, advocacy, economic development, and community well being since 1979. The Bachelor of Arts in Community, Public Affairs, and Policy Studies gives students the refined skills and educational foundation required to promote social and economic justice as ethical leaders in local and global settings. Graduates who complete bachelor level studies may then advance to the Master of Human Services in Community Economic Development based in analyzing, developing, and administering means of addressing economic sustainability and social opportunities through community based leadership.

For more information regarding Concordia University’s online public health degree programs, go here:
http://scpa-eapc.concordia.ca/en/

8. Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University was founded as Grand Canyon College in 1949. Located within Prescott, Arizona and established by a group of Arizona Southern Baptists, the institution of higher learning offered high quality, faith based education to regional students. In the years since, the school has grown to gain university status and high regard for its accredited on campus and online programs. Listed 19th out of 65 international schools on the Online Education Database’s list of Online College rankings, all programs at Grand Canyon are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. With a large number of degree options, all students, including those seeking online public health degrees, gain the most innovative industry knowledge within learning environments which cultivate communication, leadership, and spirituality. The University’s Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Public Health program is a unique dual degree program featuring means of promoting and understanding prevalent health and wellness issues, health care research and analysis, biostatistics, epidemiology, ethical policies within the health care system, and the strategic development and efficient implementation of public health systems, policies, and procedures. This dynamic degree is among the best available and includes the flexible affordability of the top online degree programs.

For more information regarding Grand Canyon University’s public health degree programs, go here:
http://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/MSN-Emphasis-Public-Health

9. Benedictine University

Benedictine University was founded during 1887 with a mission to offer high quality education based in Catholic Principles. Located within Lisle, Illinois, the non-profit University has been one of the most quickly evolving, fastest growing institutions of higher education in the Midwestern U.S. Recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the top 20 percent of American colleges, Benedictine is one of the most innovative private schools offering online degrees to a diverse student body. As a member of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, all programs offered through the University are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and provide students with the most current information available based in dynamic learning environments. Its online Master of Public Health program extends its founding mission to improve, protect, and promote health and wellbeing on a local, national, and global scale. Focused upon the most important aspects of the health care system, this research intensive program offers the skills and refined knowledge required to establish careers as ethical leaders with courses based in health services management, environmental health, biostatistics, epidemiology, and behavioral and social issues in public health.

For more information regarding Benedictine University’s online public health degree programs, go here:
http://www.onlinedegrees-benedictine.com/public-health/master-of-public-health.asp

10. Kaplan University

Since 1937, Kaplan University has offered students of all ages access to the world’s top information as leaders of educational materials and instruction. With offerings in over 170 accredited degree programs, Kaplan has secured its place as number one on the 2010 Best Online University Rankings. Additionally, Kaplan is among the top 65 Best Online Universities, ranking 45th on the Online Education Database’s Online College Rankings. Its exceptional distance learning programs are student focused and allow participants to pursue their degree in a self paced, flexible environment. Kaplan’s online Master of Public Health program gives students the means to research, analyze, develop, and apply science, epidemiology, and statistical method to develop health education programs, health care policies, and assess occupational and environmental exposures on individuals and groups. All programs at Kaplan are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For more information regarding Kaplan University’s online public health degrees, go here:
http://online.kaplanuniversity.edu/health_sciences/Pages/Public_Health_Master.aspx

1. Liberty University Online

As a distinguished, world renowned institution of higher learning, Liberty University offers a distinct level of academic excellence paired with spirituality. As the largest private Christian university in the United States, Liberty cultivates every student’s leadership, intellect, and spiritual growth based in principle, innovation, and success. Listed as one of America’s Top Colleges by Forbes, the University’s online programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Additionally, ranking fourth on Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges, those pursuing economics degrees may complete online studies within one of the top Bachelor of Science in Economics programs available today. This program features the most innovative information available with the opportunity to understand micro and macro economics, individual and organizational financial impact, and effective leadership and asset management.

For more information regarding Liberty University’s online economics degree programs, go here:
http://www.liberty.edu/academics/business/economics/

2. Strayer University

Since founding during 1892, Strayer University’s specialty has been dedicated to extending education and advancing career goals. Originally established as Strayer’s Business College by Dr. S. Irving Strayer to extend business based instruction to displaced farm workers, the college has steadily grown to be well known as a provider of some of the top online instruction available today. Listed among the Best Online Universities by the Online Education Database, the University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Additionally, Strayer is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for its instruction, affordability, and flexibility. Those interested completing online studies within economics programs may earn their Associate of Arts in Economics or their Bachelor of Science in Economics. These programs offer the most current knowledge based in the fundamental workings of economic principles, global markets, and means of refining communication and critical thinking skills.

For more information regarding Strayer University’s online economics degree programs, go here:
http://www.strayer.edu/

3. Grand Canyon University

Arizona Southern Baptists established Grand Canyon College within Prescott, Arizona, during 1949 upon recognizing the need quality, faith based education for regional students. The school quickly expanded its enrollment and programs to achieve university status within 40 years. The University earned recognition by the Online Education Database Online College rankings, landing 19th on the list of 65 international schools. Degree offerings are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and include some of the top online economics programs available. Students enrolled within Grand Canyon’s online Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economic receive innovative industry knowledge blended to foster spirituality, leadership, and communication with specialized global business information and ethical practices.

For more information regarding Grand Canyon University’s online economics degree programs, go here:
http://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/Economics

4. Ashford University

Ashford University was established as the Mount St. Clare Academy during 1918. Its mission to offer liberal arts instruction to female students and evolved to extend education beyond traditional campus borders with personalized studies catered to a diverse student body. With degree offerings with over 50 online and on campus degree programs, over 99% of Ashford’s students participate within online studies accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Recognized by the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Schools, Ashford’s rigorous online programs are well regarded, flexible, accessible, and current. Economics majors will find the University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics one of the best available. Courses include knowledge based in modern economic theories, finance, and international trade as well as means of improving strategic planning, communication, and critical thinking skills.

For more information regarding Ashford University’s online economics degree programs, go here:
http://www.ashford.edu/degrees/online/babesummary.htm

5. Southern New Hampshire University

Harry A.B. and Gertrude Crockett Shapiro founded the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science in 1932 as a non-profit institution offering pertinent career knowledge in the world of business. The school transformed over a thirty year period, assumed its present name, and began conferring undergraduate and graduate degrees. In the days since, the University has grown to be recognized as one of the best business schools in the nation.. Listed by the New Hampshire Business Review for some of The Best Online Degree Programs and as one of the Best Regional Universities per the U.S. News and World Report, Southern New Hampshire is also considered a “Best Buy Bachelors Online” by GetEducated.com. Graduates from the University’s Bachelor of Science in Finance Economics gain the essential knowledge of international and domestic economics markets, means of devising budget strategies, theories of economic trends, and an understanding of financial investing. All programs offered at the University are accredited by the Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges as well as the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

For more information regarding Southern New Hampshire University’s online economics degree programs, go here:

http://www.snhu.edu/Finance-Economics-BS-Online.asp

6. Utica College

Since the 1930s, Utica College has offered instruction to students located within central New York. Originally founded by Syracuse University to offer extension classes to students in the Utica region, the College became a four year institution of higher learning during 1946. Increased enrollment, expansion of programs, and growth led to the school’s financial and legal during 1995. As one of the most comprehensive schools in the Northeast, Utica offers a number of accredited online degree programs within today’s largest industries and led by an experienced faculty. Listed among the U.S. news and World Report’s 2012 Best Colleges, Utica ranks 110th amongst northern regional universities and provides students the ability to propel their careers within a Bachelor of Science in Economic Crime Investigation or a Masters of Science in Economic Crime Management. Both degrees feature the latest, most innovative curricula designed in applying technology and analysis to understand world wide economies, minimize risk, and meet the increasing need for security. All programs offered through Utica College online are accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the U.S. Secretary of Education, and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

For more information regarding Utica College Online’s economics degree programs, go here:
http://www.utica.edu/general/search.cfm

7. Franklin University

Franklin University was established during 1902 as one of the largest private universities in Ohio. Founded to meet the educational needs of working, non-traditional students, the University quickly grew to become the third largest institutions of higher learning within the state. With five campus locations throughout Ohio and Indiana, the school’s distance education programs are among the best in the U.S. Selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the first colleges out of 15 to provide online degree programs, Franklin is considered one of the one of the best schools within the nation to offer higher education to military and veteran personnel. Military Advanced Education magazine has consistently named the University one of America’s Top Military Friendly Colleges and Universities. GetEducation.com has also listed Franklin as a Best Value in Regionally Accredited Online MBAs since 2010. The University’s online Bachelor of Science in Business Economics offers students the refined skills necessary to apply international economic theories with analysis and critical thinking as well as develop sustainable economic growth and profitability within international marketplaces. Programs offered through Franklin are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information regarding Franklin University’s online economic degree programs, go here:
http://www.franklin.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate-majors

8. Benedictine University

Benedictine University, located within Lisle, Illinois, is well known as one of the best colleges within the Midwest. Founded during 1887, the University’s long standing history of offering high quality education paired with spirituality based in Catholic Principles. Dedicated to personal and professional growth, Benedictine was listed by Forbes magazine among the top 20 percent of America’s colleges for 2011. As the seventh fastest growing campuses among private, nonprofit schools and colleges by the Chronicle of Higher Education, economics majors gain one of the most innovative and comprehensive educational experiences available online through the Bachelor of Arts in Economics program. This degree provides students with the ability to gather, process, and analyze international economics and statistics at macro and microeconomic levels while acquiring an understanding of governmental policies, pricing policies, and employment markets. Online and on campus studies at Benedictine are accredited by The Higher Learning and the University is a member of the North Central Association.

For more information regarding Benedictine University’s online economics degree programs, go here:
http://www.ben.edu/academic_programs/business/economics.cfm

9. Robert Morris University

As a private, non-profit university founded during 1921, Robert Morris University is one of the best schools within Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Named after Declaration of Independence signer and financer of the American Revolution, Robert Morris, this school was established as the Pittsburgh School of Accountancy by Andrew Blass to offer business knowledge to regional students. In the days since, the University has steadily grown to offer professional development, certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees, and continuing education to a diverse student body through on campus and online programs. Listed as #10 on SuperScholar.org’s Smart Choice ranking for the Top Colleges and Universities for Online Bachelor’s degrees, Robert Morris is often a great choice for many students as they expand their educational and professional horizons. Its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics provides essential information and means of refining skills necessary to understand and apply economic theory in public and private sectors of the economy. Courses cover all relevant financial, managerial, and economic topics and give students the means of refining critical thinking and research skills. All programs offered at Robert Morris are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information regarding Robert Morris University’s online economics degrees, go here:
http://www.rmu.edu/Online/Economics

10. Capella University

When Dr. Harold Abel and Stephen Shank established Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during 1991, their dedication to creating a flexible and affordable learning environment for working adults and non-traditional students was a success. As a for profit, co-educational institution of higher education, Capella pioneered the field of distance education through online studies. Just over ten years after it was founded, the University was ranked third by the Global Language Monitor’s 2010 Online University list. Additionally, Cappella’s award winning and supportive online educational environment have earned its place as the 140th university worldwide on TrendTopper Media Buzz’s Top 300 Colleges and Universities. As a member of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and recognized by the National Security Agency, Capella is a great choice for those with busy schedules seeking advanced education in global markets, finance, and economics. Its online Masters of Business Administration programs allow students to specially tailor their degree to match their personal and professional goals. Courses cover all aspects of today’s most imperative business issues including marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, global operations and supply chain management, information technology management, and several others. All programs offered by Capella are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

For more information regarding Capella University’s online economics degree programs, go here:
http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/degrees.aspx