UW-Parkside Ranked Third Best Wisconsin Online College Of 2024 by Forbes

Published: November 11, 2024

Kenosha, Wis.- Forbes has ranked the University of Wisconsin-Parkside as the third-best online school in the state of Wisconsin. Forbes' methodology for these rankings was based on scoring 16 accredited, nonprofit colleges in Wisconsin offering online bachelor's degree programs in the U.S. using 18 data points in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and application process.

Our high-quality online degree programs are complemented by extraordinary value, as UW-Parkside is the most affordable four-year degree-granting institution in the state of Wisconsin.

UW-Parkside provides the perfect blend of personal attention, convenience, and academic rigor needed to succeed. Our programs offer you access to an accredited four-year university from home.

UW-Parkside can accommodate students whether they are seeking to complete their degree online, simply take a few classes, or do whatever they need to fulfill their personal and academic goals. Our diverse online course offerings include Graduate Programs, Degree Completion Programs, UW Flexible Option, Associate of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Certificates, and non-credit courses.

• Graduate Programs: Tailored for working adults, our graduate degree programs offer high-quality education in convenient formats, including online. Explore our programs here.
• Degree Completion Programs: For those returning to finish their degree, we offer flexible online programs that accommodate work, school, and family commitments. Learn more here.
• UW Flexible Option: This self-paced program enables students to progress as their schedules allow, using prior experience to accelerate learning. Degree options include Business Administration and Project Management.
• Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree: This 100% online program supports a pathway to a bachelor's degree, offering a broad liberal arts background and transferable credits across the UW System.
• Graduate Certificates: Our online graduate certificates provide flexible options for advancing professional skills alongside our degree programs. See available certificates here.
• Noncredit Courses: We offer various professional development and personal enrichment courses through our Professional and Continuing Education department. Explore options here.

For the full Forbes rankings of best online schools, visit:

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/online-colleges/best-online-colleges-in-wisconsin/

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to high-quality educational programs, creative and scholarly activities, and services responsive to its diverse student population, and its local, national, and global communities. We are a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. The campus serves as a premier comprehensive public institution and a destination of choice, serving as a focal point of local, regional, and global progress.

Media contact:

Scott Rudie
Executive Director of Communication and Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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