{"id":521,"date":"2022-01-25T08:20:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T13:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/online\/?p=521"},"modified":"2022-02-01T12:05:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T17:05:25","slug":"ball-state-online-degrees-earn-u-s-news-best-online-programs-designation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/online\/2022\/01\/ball-state-online-degrees-earn-u-s-news-best-online-programs-designation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ball State Online Degrees Earn U.S. News \u201cBest Online Programs\u201d Designation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a02022 \u201cBest Online Programs\u201d rankings were released this morning. The rankings are exclusive to \u201cdegree-granting programs that are offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions,\u201d according to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. News.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It comes as no surprise that Ball State Online performed well yet again. Many of Ball State University\u2019s online degrees have consistently found their way onto the prestigious list since 2013.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the main categories of bachelor\u2019s degrees, graduate business degrees, graduate education degrees, graduate information technology degrees, graduate nursing degrees, and online programs for veterans, the University also achieved a few specialty rankings. Specialty rankings are ratings given by peer institutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2022 Best Online Programs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Bachelor\u2019s Degrees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Business (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/bachelors\/businessadmin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business Administration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/bachelors\/logisticssupplychain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Logistics and Supply Chain Management<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) \u2013 17<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (SPECIALITY RANKING)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/bachelors\/aba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bachelor&#8217;s in Applied Behavior Analysis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 21<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (NEW SPECIALTY RANKING)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/bachelors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degrees<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 48<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ball State\u2019s online bachelor\u2019s degrees have remained in the top 50 since 2013. New to this 2022 list is the bachelor\u2019s in applied behavior analysis (ABA) specialty ranking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Graduate Business Degrees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/mba\/masters-degree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Master\u2019s of Business Administration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The master\u2019s of business administration (MBA) category is one of the most competitive nationally. Ball State\u2019s online MBA has received its ninth consecutive top-20 designation, which further establishes the program as a contender in the online MBA space, says<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Jason Webber, director of MBA and certificate programs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThere are three things that make the Ball State MBA stand out: affordability, flexibility, and accreditation. We remain highly competitive when it comes to the total cost. Courses are available completely online with multiple offerings. We also remain accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and in the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. News <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">top 20,\u201d says Webber.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWhen you consider those three reasons, along with not having a residency requirement and offering several concentrations \u2013 we place ourselves at the top of the list for many prospective students.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Graduate Education Degrees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/masters\/macurredtrain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Master\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in Curr<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">iculum and Educational Technology<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (SPECIALTY RANKING)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/masters\/maedadmin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Master\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in Educ<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ational Administration and Supervision<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (SPECIALTY RANKING)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/masters\/maspecialed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Master\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in Spec<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ial Education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 12<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(NEW SPECIALITY RANKING)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/masters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Master\u2019s Degrees in Education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 28<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ball State has a long-standing reputation for exceptional educator preparation programs \u2013 having first been established as a teachers college \u2013 as well as a long history of national recognition for those programs. Ball State\u2019s Teachers College is the largest preparer of educators and principals in Indiana, but it is also one of the largest schools of education in the nation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe are very proud of all our programs in Teachers College, but certainly having nationally ranked online programs in all areas of educator preparation is a point of pride. Our graduate programs are rooted in practical experiences in the classroom, school, and community,\u201d Teachers College faculty states. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBetween our large number of graduates, the University Schools, and Muncie Community Schools partnership, Teachers College has strong ties in the field and our community. This allows us to keep up to date on issues that students in our undergraduate and graduate programs will be facing and allows them to learn what they need to know to hit the ground running after graduation.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Graduate Information Technology Degrees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/online\/academic-programs\/masters\/ms-ics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Master\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in Info<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rmation and Communication Science<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 19<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last year, in its first year of eligibility, the master\u2019s in information and communication science (ICS) debuted on the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. News<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cBest Online Programs\u201d rankings in the top 25. This year, it broke into the top 20.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThis degree program will give anyone in any state access to diverse classmates from various industries, generations, levels of experience, and even geography. I don\u2019t know of many master\u2019s degrees that lead in industry credentials, established success, alumni engagement, and can be as affordable as we can,\u201d says Anna Stumpf, online program coordinator for the master\u2019s in ICS.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe have the Wall Street Journal\u2019s designation as the ICS master\u2019s with the quickest return on investment over any other in the nation. To have access to that with Ball State Online with such low in-state tuition is unprecedented.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Graduate Nursing Degrees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/nursing\/academics\/masters-degrees\/masters-of-science-in-nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Master\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in Nurs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University\u2019s online master\u2019s in nursing has remained a solid top-25 contender since 2014.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe are thrilled to maintain a top-20 ranking in the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. News<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2018Best Online Programs\u2019 for our exceptional master\u2019s in nursing. This builds on a tradition of excellence in nursing at Ball State. We believe our program continues to earn recognition for its commitment to students by faculty who are excellent instructors and clinical experts. We keep class sizes low to afford personal attention by faculty to our online graduate students,\u201d says Scott Rutledge, dean of the College of Health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cNow, more than ever, it is critical to support nursing professional development. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a much more publicly known need for nursing professionals. We welcome inquiries for admission and look forward to continuing to deliver a top-notch program.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Programs for Veterans<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Master\u2019s Degrees in Education Programs \u2013 15<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MBA \u2013 22<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. News &amp; World Report <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">also recognizes Ball State as a leader in reducing the cost of education for veterans through online programs. Highly ranked programs have strong traditional academic foundations based on student-instructor access, graduation rates, and instructor credentials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit Ball State Online\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ballstateonline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ballstateonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BallStateOnline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to help spread the word about the new <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> rankings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. News &amp; World Report\u00a02022 \u201cBest Online Programs\u201d rankings were released this morning. The rankings are exclusive to \u201cdegree-granting programs that are offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions,\u201d according to U.S. News.\u00a0 It comes as no surprise that Ball State Online performed well yet again. 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