Misericordia University Online Programs Lauded by Intelligent.com

Misericordia University Online Programs Lauded by Intelligent.com

Misericordia University (MU) has been recognized in two key academic categories by Intelligent.com, an online resource for academic program rankings and higher education planning.

Misericordia's online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degree program was named one of the best in the nation by Intelligent.com. This year, Misericordia's program ranked 42nd best in the United States. Additionally, Misericordia University ranked 38th for the Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania.

For the Best Online Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration Degree Program rankings, Intelligent.com compiled information from the nation's top ranking's reports, along with information from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scoreboard, College Board, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, among others. The Healthcare Administration curriculum at MU is designed to respond to the specific needs of healthcare organizations in today's dynamic environment. Management skills, leadership development, strategic planning, marketing, healthcare finance, and law are essential parts of the student learning experience.

Students interested in entering the healthcare field as a management professional, as well as current healthcare practitioners seeking to take on leadership roles, are excellent candidates for MU’s Healthcare Administration program.

For the Best Online Colleges in PA rankings, Intelligent.com evaluated each school based on cost of tuition; admission, retention, and graduation rates; faculty, and reputation as well as the resources provided for online students. Other schools ranked with Misericordia included Carnegie Mellon, The University of Pittsburgh, and Penn State World Campus.

“Misericordia University continues to be recognized by many third-party organizations and media outlets, positioning us not only as a top institution in our region, but also nationally. What we believe makes us competitive with some of the national providers in the adult education and online learning space, is the extensive support and personal attention we provide for each student to enable their success,” said Daniel J. Myers, Ph.D. president of Misericordia.

Schools were evaluated by Intelligent.com on the four most important decision-making factors for students when selecting a college or university: academic quality, graduation rate, cost and return on investment, or ROI. Schools were also evaluated on the availability of student resources, including online resources for online-only programs, libraries, and other available student services provided for on-campus programs.

MU’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is one of several degrees available through the university’s online Expressway Accelerated Degree format. Designed for busy people who may be working full-time or have family responsibilities, Expressway offers affordable tuition and the ability for a student to complete a course every five to seven weeks. Students who transfer in existing college credits or those who hold an associate’s degree can earn their degree in as little as two and a half years.

For more information on Expressway or MU’s other adult education offerings, click here.