","Villanova was founded in 1842 by the priests and brothers of the Order of St. Augustine and offers a wide variety of degree programs through four colleges: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the College of Nursing. The University is a comprehensive Roman Catholic institution that welcomes students of all faiths.","Private, Coed",1842,"Roman Catholic",Semester,Suburban,"$563.9 million","800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085","(610) 519-4500",64,100.0
92,"2018-05-16 07:59:27",female,80.6,478,"2018-05-16 07:59:27","Student Body",133,"2018-05-16 07:59:27",98,"May 1","University of Pittsburgh is a public institution where all of the graduate-level, online nursing classes are recorded and archived so that students can access lecture material at their convenience. One hundred percent of students are already employed when they first enroll. The admissions deadline for these programs is May 1.","Our faculty are experts in research, leadership and teaching. Graduates sit for national certification examinations with 100% pass rates. They are employed locally, nationally and internationally as executives and change leaders in healthcare delivery. They report their final projects at local, state and national meetings. Students participate in local and national training fellowships. Programs can be customized with schools of business, education, law, public health or international affairs.",305,"2018-04-10 05:15:48",23,(tie),"Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs",559,"2018-04-19 08:11:33","University of Pittsburgh",Pittsburgh,"
","The University of Pittsburgh, a public research university, is a member of the by-invitation-only Association of American Universities, comprising the top 62 comprehensive research universities in North America. Pitt is home to 16 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools; more than 300 centers, institutes, laboratories, and clinics; and four regional campuses. Its five-campus system offers nearly 490 degree programs. Pitt is also affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where new standards have been set for concussion treatment and regenerative medicine for healing injuries. Pitt faculty have pioneered major medical advances such as the Salk polio vaccine, multiple-organ transplantation, CPR, and breast cancer treatment. Pitt alumni have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Prize in Medicine, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Medal of Science, Olympic gold medals, Academy Awards, and Super Bowl championships. Students come to Pitt from all 50 states, three territories, the District of Columbia, and over 100 countries, enriching campus life and learning with the diversity they represent. For outstanding prospective freshmen, the University of Pittsburgh awards hundreds of academic merit scholarships ranging from $2,000 to full tuition, room, and board; and guaranteed admission to 15 graduate and professional programs, among them medicine, law, and dentistry. A Bachelor of Philosophy degree is available through the University Honors College, whose students have a proven track record of earning such prestigious international and national honors as Rhodes, Marshall, Goldwater, and Churchill scholarships. Pitt undergraduates have a wide variety of opportunities for experiential learning on campus, in Pittsburgh, and around the world through research, internships, and volunteer work. The University of Pittsburgh educates the whole student through the unique Outside the Classroom Curriculum program that helps students develop holistically through growth in 10 areas, among them leadership development, service to others, and career preparation; seven University Center for International Studies certificate programs, four of which are designated National Resource Centers by the U.S. Department of Education; an Engineering Co-Op program; and study abroad programs located throughout the world. In Living Learning Communities, students with similar academic interests reside on the same residence hall floor, participate in activities, and have special access to world-class faculty. There are 490 student organizations ranging from arts and preprofessional organizations to groups with an international focus. Pitt Panther student-athletes participate in Division I college athletics with 19 varsity sports teams, supported by one of the most recognizable student-led athletic fan bases in the nation. Students interested in their own fitness routines work out at seven campus recreation centers, including the for-students-only Baierl Recreation Center. The University's Pittsburgh campus is located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The city has in recent years been cited by The Economist, Forbes magazine, and Places Rated Almanac as the most livable city in the U.S. Pitt encourages students to take advantage of the city as their campus, offering easy access to all the amenities the city has to offer, including professional sports teams, internship and volunteer work venues, a rich variety of restaurants and shops, and cultural events through PITT ARTS, which provides low-cost tickets to Pittsburgh's world class symphony orchestra, concerts, plays, and free museum admissions. With a valid Pitt I.D., students travel throughout Pittsburgh and its varied neighborhoods for free on the Port Authority Transit System. For more information, go to www.oafa.pitt.edu or write to oafa@pitt.edu.","Public, Coed",1787,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$3.5 billion +","4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260","(412) 624-4141",58,100.0
93,"2018-05-16 07:59:32",female,87.7,483,"2018-05-16 07:59:32","Student Body",134,"2018-05-16 07:59:32",65,Rolling,"At University of Pittsburgh, a public institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The application deadline for online education degree programs at University of Pittsburgh is rolling.","Our School of Education online courses are taught by the same faculty who teach our face-to-face courses, ensuring a consistent curriculum no matter the mode of learning. We provide constructive, discussion-based coursework with a high rate of student-to-student, student-to-instructor, and student-to-content interaction. Furthermore, our courses are not “canned,” but rather are crafted specifically to convey their precise content and to offer individualized learning to the students.",306,"2018-04-10 05:15:48",28,(tie),"Best Online Graduate Education Programs",559,"2018-04-19 08:11:33","University of Pittsburgh",Pittsburgh,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of Pittsburgh, a public research university, is a member of the by-invitation-only Association of American Universities, comprising the top 62 comprehensive research universities in North America. Pitt is home to 16 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools; more than 300 centers, institutes, laboratories, and clinics; and four regional campuses. Its five-campus system offers nearly 490 degree programs. Pitt is also affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where new standards have been set for concussion treatment and regenerative medicine for healing injuries. Pitt faculty have pioneered major medical advances such as the Salk polio vaccine, multiple-organ transplantation, CPR, and breast cancer treatment. Pitt alumni have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Prize in Medicine, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Medal of Science, Olympic gold medals, Academy Awards, and Super Bowl championships. Students come to Pitt from all 50 states, three territories, the District of Columbia, and over 100 countries, enriching campus life and learning with the diversity they represent. For outstanding prospective freshmen, the University of Pittsburgh awards hundreds of academic merit scholarships ranging from $2,000 to full tuition, room, and board; and guaranteed admission to 15 graduate and professional programs, among them medicine, law, and dentistry. A Bachelor of Philosophy degree is available through the University Honors College, whose students have a proven track record of earning such prestigious international and national honors as Rhodes, Marshall, Goldwater, and Churchill scholarships. Pitt undergraduates have a wide variety of opportunities for experiential learning on campus, in Pittsburgh, and around the world through research, internships, and volunteer work. The University of Pittsburgh educates the whole student through the unique Outside the Classroom Curriculum program that helps students develop holistically through growth in 10 areas, among them leadership development, service to others, and career preparation; seven University Center for International Studies certificate programs, four of which are designated National Resource Centers by the U.S. Department of Education; an Engineering Co-Op program; and study abroad programs located throughout the world. In Living Learning Communities, students with similar academic interests reside on the same residence hall floor, participate in activities, and have special access to world-class faculty. There are 490 student organizations ranging from arts and preprofessional organizations to groups with an international focus. Pitt Panther student-athletes participate in Division I college athletics with 19 varsity sports teams, supported by one of the most recognizable student-led athletic fan bases in the nation. Students interested in their own fitness routines work out at seven campus recreation centers, including the for-students-only Baierl Recreation Center. The University's Pittsburgh campus is located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The city has in recent years been cited by The Economist, Forbes magazine, and Places Rated Almanac as the most livable city in the U.S. Pitt encourages students to take advantage of the city as their campus, offering easy access to all the amenities the city has to offer, including professional sports teams, internship and volunteer work venues, a rich variety of restaurants and shops, and cultural events through PITT ARTS, which provides low-cost tickets to Pittsburgh's world class symphony orchestra, concerts, plays, and free museum admissions. With a valid Pitt I.D., students travel throughout Pittsburgh and its varied neighborhoods for free on the Port Authority Transit System. For more information, go to www.oafa.pitt.edu or write to oafa@pitt.edu.","Public, Coed",1787,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$3.5 billion +","4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260","(412) 624-4141",58,100.0
94,"2018-05-16 07:59:42",male,70.7,488,"2018-05-16 07:59:42","Student Body",135,"2018-05-16 07:59:42",324,Rolling,"Drexel University, a private institution, offers online labs, and all of the online classes are recorded and archived so students can access lecture material at their convenience. Ninety-five percent of students are employed when they enroll for online graduate engineering programs at Drexel University, and the application deadline is rolling.","Drexel's MS Engineering Management was the first graduate Engineering Management degree offered in US. It was also the first MS Engineering Management degree to be offered completely online. Flexible elective options are available that lead to additional Graduate Certificates. A variety of tuition discounts are available for applicants, including grants and scholarships. Students are able to pursue a graduate thesis option online.",308,"2018-04-10 05:15:52",29,(tie),"Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs",560,"2018-04-19 08:11:40","Drexel University",Philadelphia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Drexel University holds a unique place in the academic community as Philadelphias technological, cooperative education university. The first university to mandate students to own computers and the first to operate a fully wireless campus, technology is integrated into every aspect of the University. Drexel focuses on experiential learning through its cooperative education program, one of the nations largest and oldest. The Universitys service-learning initiative, the countrys largest campus-based program of its kind, complements cooperative education by allowing students to utilize the resources of Philadelphia as a ""living laboratory"". Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties. As a comprehensive university, Drexel includes the nations largest private medical school and newest law school. Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties.","Private, Coed",1891,N/A,Quarter,Urban,"$650.3 million","3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104","(215) 895-2000",51,100.0
95,"2018-05-16 07:59:47",female,91.5,493,"2018-05-16 07:59:47","Student Body",136,"2018-05-16 07:59:47","1,571","June 1","Drexel University is a private institution where all of the graduate-level, online nursing classes are recorded and archived so that students can access lecture material at their convenience. The admissions deadline for these programs is June 1.","100% pass rate on board cert; Nationally recognized faculty with extensive clinical exp; State of the art technology & rigorous teaching methods ensure engagement & development of essential competencies e.g. Shadowhealth & ApprenNet build student mastery; Immersive simulation experiences; State Board of Nursing & CCNE approved curriculum align with consensus model & MSN Essentials; Quality matters certified faculty to ensure online quality and rigor; Global clinical/practicum experiences",309,"2018-04-10 05:15:52",51,(tie),"Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs",560,"2018-04-19 08:11:40","Drexel University",Philadelphia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Drexel University holds a unique place in the academic community as Philadelphias technological, cooperative education university. The first university to mandate students to own computers and the first to operate a fully wireless campus, technology is integrated into every aspect of the University. Drexel focuses on experiential learning through its cooperative education program, one of the nations largest and oldest. The Universitys service-learning initiative, the countrys largest campus-based program of its kind, complements cooperative education by allowing students to utilize the resources of Philadelphia as a ""living laboratory"". Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties. As a comprehensive university, Drexel includes the nations largest private medical school and newest law school. Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties.","Private, Coed",1891,N/A,Quarter,Urban,"$650.3 million","3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104","(215) 895-2000",51,100.0
96,"2018-05-16 08:00:03",male,55.8,498,"2018-05-16 08:00:03","Student Body",137,"2018-05-16 08:00:03",190,Rolling,"The application deadline for the online MBA programs at Drexel University (LeBow), a private school, is rolling. Forty-five percent of students are already employed when they first enroll. For these programs, all of the online classes are recorded and archived. Students should also note that the online MBA programs at Drexel University (LeBow) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the gold standard of business school accreditation.","LeBow’s Online MBA (OMBA) offers the same curriculum as face-to-face programs via two delivery options: accelerated/cohorted and a flexible option. We offer four concentrations: Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship. Students may also add a Graduate Minor in other colleges within the University. OMBAs receive the same level of career service support as our on-campus students, and we hold many career service events online. Our OMBA has high graduation rate (typically 90-100%).",310,"2018-04-10 05:15:52",61,(tie),"Best Online MBA Programs",560,"2018-04-19 08:11:40","Drexel University",Philadelphia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Drexel University holds a unique place in the academic community as Philadelphias technological, cooperative education university. The first university to mandate students to own computers and the first to operate a fully wireless campus, technology is integrated into every aspect of the University. Drexel focuses on experiential learning through its cooperative education program, one of the nations largest and oldest. The Universitys service-learning initiative, the countrys largest campus-based program of its kind, complements cooperative education by allowing students to utilize the resources of Philadelphia as a ""living laboratory"". Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties. As a comprehensive university, Drexel includes the nations largest private medical school and newest law school. Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties.","Private, Coed",1891,N/A,Quarter,Urban,"$650.3 million","3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104","(215) 895-2000",51,100.0
97,"2018-05-16 08:00:09",female,80.2,503,"2018-05-16 08:00:09","Student Body",138,"2018-05-16 08:00:09",668,Rolling,"At Drexel University, a private institution, all of the online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The application deadline for online education degree programs at Drexel University is rolling.","OEDU courses mirror campus courses as closely as possible regarding required interactions and assignments; low advisor to student ratio; diversity of student population (culturally, geographically); relatively small classroom enrollment with strongly individualized attention; educational software user friendly; student location is not an issue as long as student has connectivity; innovation in use of latest technologies",311,"2018-04-10 05:15:52",101,(tie),"Best Online Graduate Education Programs",560,"2018-04-19 08:11:40","Drexel University",Philadelphia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Drexel University holds a unique place in the academic community as Philadelphias technological, cooperative education university. The first university to mandate students to own computers and the first to operate a fully wireless campus, technology is integrated into every aspect of the University. Drexel focuses on experiential learning through its cooperative education program, one of the nations largest and oldest. The Universitys service-learning initiative, the countrys largest campus-based program of its kind, complements cooperative education by allowing students to utilize the resources of Philadelphia as a ""living laboratory"". Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties. As a comprehensive university, Drexel includes the nations largest private medical school and newest law school. Drexels thriving multidisciplinary research enterprise has erased boundaries between academic specialties.","Private, Coed",1891,N/A,Quarter,Urban,"$650.3 million","3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104","(215) 895-2000",51,100.0
98,"2018-05-16 08:00:21",male,100,508,"2018-05-16 08:00:21","Student Body",139,"2018-05-16 08:00:21",1,Rolling,"Temple University, a public institution, does not offer online labs, and the majority of the online classes are recorded and archived so students can access lecture material at their convenience. One hundred percent of students are employed when they enroll for online graduate engineering programs at Temple University, and the application deadline is rolling.","Our unique graduate degree has been jointly developed with Temples Fox School of Business and Management with required and elective courses in both schools. If you wish to pursue a career in technology-based ventures and want to learn the management techniques necessary to drive and oversee technology development and implementation in organizations, then this degree with help you achieve those goals.",315,"2018-04-10 05:15:56",0,,"Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs",561,"2018-04-19 08:11:45","Temple University",Philadelphia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Temple University attracts some of the most diverse, driven and motivated minds from across the nation and around the world. These students and faculty fuel its momentum in academics, athletics, research and the arts. Powering Temple's ascent are innovative approaches in admissions and affordability; a campus transformation; creative and research opportunities; rigorous academic programs; groundbreaking work in science, research and technology; and an indelible bond with the city of Philadelphia.Temple students' collegiate experience is a special mix of vibrant campus life and the cultural and social perks of the university's location in the nation's fifth largest city--complemented by 300+ student organizations and 19 Division-I athletics programs. Temple's main campus itself continues to undergo a massive transformation, including new state-of-the-art residence halls, education and science research buildings and fitness and athletics facilities.The university's 17 schools and colleges, eight campuses, 540 degree programs, and more than 39,000 students create one of the nation's most comprehensive and creative learning communities. Nearly 3,300 international students hailing from 129 countries, as well as Temple campuses in Rome and Tokyo, give students a truly global perspective. Temple is known for its innovation in student-loan debt reduction and college affordability. Academic merit scholarships for freshmen range from $3,000 to full tuition. In fall 2016, 94 percent of incoming freshmen signed up for Temple's Fly in 4 program, which helps students limit their debt by ensuring they graduate in four years. As a part of Fly in 4, Temple awards four-year grants to 500 eligible students to reduce their need to work for pay. Students applying for admission can now choose to do so via the Temple Option. Through the Temple Option, students submit self-reflective, short-answers to a few specially designed, open-ended questions instead of their SAT or ACT scores.Temple ranks in the top tier of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education placing it among the top four percent of all four-year institutions in the nation. The university's research expenditures have reached a record $257 million, putting in the top 100 in the nation according to the National Science Foundation.","Public, Coed",1884,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$462.4 million +","1801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122","(215) 204-7000",47,100.0
99,"2018-05-16 08:00:30",male,63.4,513,"2018-05-16 08:00:30","Student Body",140,"2018-05-16 08:00:30",546,Rolling,"The application deadline for the online MBA programs at Temple University (Fox), a public school, is rolling. Ninety-nine percent of students are already employed when they first enroll. For these programs, all of the online classes are recorded and archived. Students should also note that the online MBA programs at Temple University (Fox) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the gold standard of business school accreditation.","Fox Online MBA provides rigorous content, world renowned faculty, convenient high-quality interactive on-demand format, cutting edge social technologies, HD video presentations and web conferencing technology allowing students to engage in course activities wherever they choose. The program begins with a week-long residency. Students complete their first course, network, professional development and team building. Weekly live online classes offer the opportunity to dive deeper into topics.",316,"2018-04-10 05:15:56",0,,"Best Online MBA Programs",561,"2018-04-19 08:11:45","Temple University",Philadelphia,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Temple University attracts some of the most diverse, driven and motivated minds from across the nation and around the world. These students and faculty fuel its momentum in academics, athletics, research and the arts. Powering Temple's ascent are innovative approaches in admissions and affordability; a campus transformation; creative and research opportunities; rigorous academic programs; groundbreaking work in science, research and technology; and an indelible bond with the city of Philadelphia.Temple students' collegiate experience is a special mix of vibrant campus life and the cultural and social perks of the university's location in the nation's fifth largest city--complemented by 300+ student organizations and 19 Division-I athletics programs. Temple's main campus itself continues to undergo a massive transformation, including new state-of-the-art residence halls, education and science research buildings and fitness and athletics facilities.The university's 17 schools and colleges, eight campuses, 540 degree programs, and more than 39,000 students create one of the nation's most comprehensive and creative learning communities. Nearly 3,300 international students hailing from 129 countries, as well as Temple campuses in Rome and Tokyo, give students a truly global perspective. Temple is known for its innovation in student-loan debt reduction and college affordability. Academic merit scholarships for freshmen range from $3,000 to full tuition. In fall 2016, 94 percent of incoming freshmen signed up for Temple's Fly in 4 program, which helps students limit their debt by ensuring they graduate in four years. As a part of Fly in 4, Temple awards four-year grants to 500 eligible students to reduce their need to work for pay. Students applying for admission can now choose to do so via the Temple Option. Through the Temple Option, students submit self-reflective, short-answers to a few specially designed, open-ended questions instead of their SAT or ACT scores.Temple ranks in the top tier of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education placing it among the top four percent of all four-year institutions in the nation. The university's research expenditures have reached a record $257 million, putting in the top 100 in the nation according to the National Science Foundation.","Public, Coed",1884,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$462.4 million +","1801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122","(215) 204-7000",47,100.0
100,"2018-05-16 08:00:41",female,89.6,518,"2018-05-16 08:00:41","Student Body",141,"2018-05-16 08:00:41",193,Rolling,"Duquesne University is a private institution where all of the graduate-level, online nursing classes are recorded and archived so that students can access lecture material at their convenience. One hundred percent of students are already employed when they first enroll. The admissions deadline for these programs is rolling.","All graduate programs are on line; seasoned online faculty; Duquesne University, School of Nursing established in 1937; first online program established in 1997; study abroad opportunities; Center for Nursing Research; State of the art simulation and learning labs; Research areas include vulnerable populations, cultural competence, forensics, social justice, and health promotion. Faculty mentors and new student orientation. On campus residency; Virtual Community Simulation",317,"2018-04-10 05:16:05",45,(tie),"Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs",562,"2018-04-19 08:11:52","Duquesne University",Pittsburgh,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Duquesne is consistently ranked among Americas top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and 139-year tradition of academic excellence. A coeducational university on a self-contained campus with dramatic views of Pittsburghs skyline and rivers, the university has 9,403 students representing nearly every state in the union and 72 nations. Duquesne has a 14:1 student/faculty ratio, and 87 percent of incoming freshman are drawn from the top half of their high school class. Duquesne offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in natural and environmental sciences, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, pharmacy, law, education, music, and the liberal arts.","Private, Coed",1878,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$280.0 million +","600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282","(412) 396-6000",46,100.0