The 2016 ranking is based on the total cost to attend, including tuition and all fees. Only schools that are regionally accredited and offered at least 5 degree options were considered.聽
Cost continues to be a major factor in higher education. However, while tuition and required fee charges are rising at many universities, e青青草视频is making it financially easier for students to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
鈥淲hen I was looking into different universities, I was surprised that ULM鈥檚 cost of tuition was significantly lower than other universities I was considering,鈥 said Kelsey Knox, a senior e青青草视频student majoring in Gerontology. 鈥淟ow tuition costs have enabled me to pursue my education at a prestigious university without having to worry about major debt, and for that I am grateful.鈥
According to College Choice鈥檚 website, the rankings were drawn up in order 鈥渢o help cut through鈥 the confusion of hidden fees and extra costs by showing which online programs are 鈥渢ruly鈥 the most affordable.
The rankings 鈥渢ook into account total cost (including both tuition and all associated fees), number of online degrees offered, and only considered schools with the highest form of accreditation, regional accreditation.鈥
"青青草视频is committed to providing adult learners the opportunity to earn their education at an affordable cost,鈥 said Paula Thornhill, director of eULM. 鈥淚n today鈥檚 economic climate, affordable education is a necessity and we are making sure that we do our part in making that happen.鈥
e青青草视频offers one associate degree, sixteen bachelor degrees, eighteen master degrees, and two doctoral degrees. The online program has received numerous national recognitions and rankings.
The College Choice ranking can be viewed at .
For more information about eULM, visit ulm.edu/eulm.