Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SPGS) was recently ranked in the top six for online adult education programs by Intelligent.com. Etown’s graduate program has been recognized in six different categories, some of which include academic quality and graduation rate. After a student’s four years of undergraduate studies, many move on to obtain a higher degree in their field of study. For students looking to continue their time at Etown after graduation, SPGS offers many rigorous yet cost-efficient programs.
Intelligent is a trusted website that ranks college programs and helps prospective students make unbiased decisions while navigating the college process. The Intelligent Awards seek to rank and promote colleges that offer programs that fit their criteria of academic quality, graduation rate, cost, return on investment and student resources. Whether it be undergraduate or graduate programs, guidance for employment and internships, Intelligent offers information concerning many different areas of life college students have to navigate. Considering Etown is a small, private institution, it is an honor to be recognized by a reputable resource in higher education.
Etown’s SGPS program was recognized for multiple categories in the Intelligent Awards, specifically for its reputation in higher education and the affordability of the programs. Etown’s most notable recognitions were for the Online Associate of Healthcare Administration Program, which was ranked the 5th best program of 2024, and the Online Accounting Degree Program which was ranked the 11th best program in 2024. Not only does Etown offer affordable graduate programs but they also lead students through to graduation and equip students with tools to excel in their chosen fields .
If you are a student looking into graduate schools, Etown is a great place to continue your education. The SPGS program’s aim is “World-ready quality meets hometown attention.” Etown’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in an online setting to meet the needs of busy working adults. Continuing in higher education can be a financial burden and a major time commitment, but Etown aims to meet the needs of students by meeting them where they are in their lives. Etown’s graduate programs accelerate the students’ time in school to obtain their degree faster. According to the SPGS, “79% of graduate students complete their degrees in one to two years.”
Etown’s graduate program is known for its campus climate, registration effectiveness, academic advising and financial aid. Adult learners highly rated Etown’s graduate programs as the students’ levels of satisfaction beat the national average in many categories. Graduate degrees can be easily obtained as class expectations work around the student’s busy schedule. Classes are taken one at a time in five week increments. Etown offers many different associate’s degrees like accounting, healthcare administration, business administration and human services. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in many of the same disciplines. Some of the notable programs that Etown offers include a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction, a Master of Arts in counseling psychology and a Master of Science in strategic leadership. One of the most popular graduate programs that enrolls students is the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy.
Not only does Etown offer an undergraduate experience that is noted in many national rankings, but it is also known for its quality of graduate programs. If you are looking to continue your time as an adult learner, Etown offers a wide range of programs. Unlike other graduate programs, SGPS offers cost-effective quality education. SGPS seeks to meet students where they are and prepare them to be a force for good in their communities and workplaces.
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