Online programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report | ULM Forum 2-24-12


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When U.S. News & World Report released its recent rankings for online programs, the University of Louisiana at Monroe was the only Louisiana institution recognized in all four categories.

Sivakumaran

ULM was recognized primarily for its master of arts in teaching degree program. Thilla Sivakumaran, associate dean of the College of Education and Human Development says the rankings show the university is maintaining the quality of online programs.

ULM fared well in the "Top Online Graduate Education Programs" grouping:

• Number 19 in "Admissions Selectivity" - no other Louisiana institution was listed in the top 26. View the online ranking.
 
• Number 33 in "Faculty Credentials and Training" - no other Louisiana institution was listed in the top 69. View the online ranking.
 
• Number 68 in "Student Services and Technology" – ULM is ranked highest among Louisiana institutions with Northwestern at number 75. No other Louisiana institutions were listed in the top 151. View the online ranking.
 
• Number 99 in "Student Engagement and Accreditation" - ULM was ranked second to Northwestern at number 51. No other Louisiana institution was listed in the top 156. View the online ranking.
 
Air Date: Fri, 02/24/2012