Published Dec. 5, 2019
Earning a college degree online is more than taking a class or two. It is a commitment
requiring the discipline to study and the mindset to succeed.
As people are turning to online learning for convenience, affordability, flexibility
and degrees in high-demand fields, the University of Louisiana Monroe is receiving
increased national recognition for programs offered through ULM Online.
ULM Vice President of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz, Ed.D., said the increase in national
rankings by ULM Online confirms the program is meeting the needs of students.
โULM Online has experienced tremendous growth in enrollment this year. The degree
programs are for careers which are in demand and taught by outstanding university
faculty,โ said Ruiz. โThese new rankings show ULM Online is gaining national recognition
for delivering what students need for academic success. I predict ULM Online will
continue its upward trajectory as new degrees are added.โ
For information on ULM Online, visitย ulm.edu/onlinedegrees, emailย onlinedegrees@ulm.eduย or call 318-342-3145.
ULM Online is ranked among institutions of higher learning, public and private, throughout
the nation. Unless noted, the rankings and categories are on a national scale. Categories
where ULM is the only university in Louisiana to earn a ranking are noted.
Best in state
- No. 1 โ โ,โ thebestschools.org
Criminal Justice - BA, Criminal Justice
- No. 14 of 25 โ โ,โ thebestschools.org
Education - MEd, Curriculum & Instruction, MEd, Education Leadership, BS, Elementary
Education
- No. 26 of 50 โ โ,โ only university in La., thebestschools.org
- No. 6 โ โโ for 2020 and โBest Value,โย intelligent.com
- No. 10 โ โ,โ gradschoolhub.com
- No. 19 โ โ,โ thebestschools.org
- No. 26 of 50 โ โ,โ only university in La., thebestschools.org
- No. 17 โ โ,โ only university in La., thebestschools.org
- ย No. 19 โ โ,โ thebestschools.orgย
English - MA, English
- No. 7 โ โ,โ gradschoolhub.comย
Gerontology - MA, Gerontology
ULM Onlineโs Gerontology Graduate Program is the only one in Louisiana. All rankings are national.
- No. 6 โ โ,โ gradschoolhub.com
- No. 7 โ โ,โ collegerank.net
- No. 9 โ โ,โ thebestschools.org
- No. 9 โ โ,โ topmastersinheathcare.com
History - MA, History & BA, History
- No. 4 of 27 โ โโ for 2020 and โBest in the South, intelligent.com
- No. 4 of 60 โ โโ for 2020 and โBest in the South,โ intelligent.com
- No. 5 โ โ,โ gradschoolhub.com
- No. 5 of 25 โ โ,โ thebestschools.org
- No. 10 โ โ,โ thebestschools.org
Psychology - MS, Psychology Forensic Psychology Concentration & BA, Psychology
- No. 3 โ โ,โ only university in La., psychdegrees.org
- No. 7 of 9 โ โ,โ only university in La., thebestschools.org
- No. 8 of 33 โ โโ 2020 and โBest in the South,โ intelligent.com
- No. 47 of 48 โ โ,โ thebestschools.org
Business - MBA
- No. 1 โ โโ 2019, collegecensus.com
- No. 39 of 50 โ โโ in 2020 and โ Recognized,โ intelligence.com
Marketing - BBA, Marketing
- No. 15 of 25 โ โ,โ thebestschools.org
Sports medicine - MS, Exercise Science with Sport Management Concentration
- No. 1 โ โ,โ collegerank.net
- No. 3 โ โ,โ gradschoolhub.com
Marriage Family Therapy - PhD, Marriage & Family Therapy Systemic Studies Concentration
- No. 1 โ โ,โ only university in La., psychdegrees.org
Counseling - MS, Counseling
- No. 7 โ โ,โ only university in La., psychdegrees.org
- No. 8 โ โ,โ only university in La., psychdegrees.org
- No. 15 โ โ,โ only university in La., online-psychology-degrees.org
- No. 10 โ โ,โ gradschoolhub.com
- No. 11 โ โ,โ only university in La., thebestschools.org
ULM Online aims to be progressive and creative in course offerings and student services.
The office is actively working with faculty from around the university on initiatives
like the Open Educational Resource and Affordable Educational Resource movement to
lower the cost of textbooks for students.
ULM Online is also a proud participant in , a program designed by the University of Louisiana System and powered by the nine
universities within the system. โCompete LA is a program designed to help you complete
your degree. The program includes a variety of online degree programs and other convenient
class structures designed for Louisianians with some college creditโ the program purpose
as described on the website. ULM Online has 12 undergraduate degree programs participating
in this initiative.
โOur students are working full-time, raising families, and are active in their communities.
It is our honor to work with these students and help them meet their educational goals.
We have the best faculty and staff who are invested in the success of the students
in our online programs, and these rankings are a direct reflection of all of their
hard work and dedication,โ said Katie Dawson, Director, ULM Online.
