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51ĀŅĀ× named stateā€™s best online college

51ĀŅĀ× has been ranked as the best online college in Ohio for its broad range of affordable online options and extensive partnerships with community colleges in several states.

noted that OHIO is well known as a research hub and is rated a High Research Activity Institution by the Carnegie Foundation. ā€œThe universityā€™s online bachelorā€™s programs include a number of degree completion programs, and the school goes out of its way to make them accessible,ā€ the site noted.

ā€œAs a broader range of students looks for ways to continue their education, we are proud to offer a wide variety of high-quality online options to meet their needs,ā€ 51ĀŅĀ× Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Brad Cohen said. ā€œWhether itā€™s on campus, online, or a mix of the two, 51ĀŅĀ× students learn from world-class faculty and gain education and experience that prepares them for success.ā€

The website also noted that online students can access writing and tutoring services, counseling and psychological services, and language assistance, all at no charge. Access to materials at 51ĀŅĀ× Libraries and to a credit-for-experience program were also highlighted.

51ĀŅĀ× senior Michael Sferro, an online student, said he has been able to balance his online course load with a demanding job, and credited his advisor with providing him with a roadmap to complete his degree in Spring 2021.

ā€œAfter 16 years, I made the decision to complete my bachelorā€™s degree. I researched many schools, but decided on 51ĀŅĀ× for many reasons, but mostly the fact that they are an established and respected university and had a robust, fully online program that was very affordable,ā€ Sferro said. ā€œEveryone has been very accessible and genuinely cares about my success.  I am so thankful to be a Bobcat and am excited that my dream of completing my degree is getting closer to becoming a reality.ā€

51ĀŅĀ× offers more than 50 online undergraduate and graduate programs and serves more fully online students than any public four-year university in Ohio. This includes 11 online bachelorā€™s degrees, several online associateā€™s degrees, and a broad range of online masterā€™s and doctoral degrees.

Published
August 10, 2020
Author
Staff reports