Published May 24, 2016
MONROE, La. — The University of Louisiana Monroe’s online nursing degree program has been ranked
no. 24 in the nation by CollegeValuesOnline.com.
ULM was the only university in the state of Louisiana to receive a spot in the ranking.
The online nursing degree program gives working registered nurses the option to pursue
an undergraduate nursing degree with flexible learning and a career-focused education.
“The eULM nursing program is uniquely designed for registered nurses (RN) who are
motivated to expand their knowledge in an accelerated and intensive program,” said
Paula Thornhill, director of eULM. “Registered nurses can often earn a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing in 12 months, which shortens the time for career advancement and
earning potential.”
The site ranking was based on the price of tuition and college graduation rate. Other
schools that made the list include Southeast Missouri State University (#28), University
of Hawaii at Manoa (#23), Ball State University (#21), and University of Central Florida
(#25).
As a part of their methodology, CollegeValuesOnline.com collected a multitude of data
from colleges that offer affordable online RN programs. A comparison of the graduation
rates and cost to attend the school demonstrated that ULM’s online RN program is one
of the best value online programs for 2016.
ULM is well known for its low cost and high quality education. However, being recognized
on a national level for its affordability enforces the growth in the online nursing
program that ULM continues to experience.
Ashley Archer, a 4th semester nursing student, was eager and excited about the current
and future opportunities of the online program. “When applying to ULM I was pleased
to see that ULM’s cost of tuition was significantly lower to most 4 year public universities,”
said Archer. “It’s exciting to see that more students will have the opportunity to
pursue this degree without having to commute and be able to dedicate more time to
their families.”
In addition to the RN to BSN program, eULM is now offering students the opportunity
to pursue a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Gerontological
Clinical Nurse Leader. Lead by faculty in the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing, this
online degree program prepares graduates for management decision making skills required
by healthcare agencies that provide care for gerontology patients.
For more information about the ranking, visit, http://www.collegevaluesonline.com/rankings/rn-programs-online-more-best-values/.
For more information about online programs at ULM, visit ulm.edu/eulm.
About CollegeValuesOnline.com
CollegeValuesOnline.com provides assistance to students in selecting the best college
for each prospective student’s situation. It provides rankings of schools and various
degree programs as well as information on numerous career options.
