NCCU Online Programs Rank High for Affordability and Excellence

MBA, counseling and nursing programs recognized

North Carolina Central University's (NCCU)online programs are receiving national recognition for affordability and academic excellence.

The university's online MBA program has been ranked No. 17 among the top 40 most affordable programs in the nation by College Consensus, and No. 3 in the state of North Carolina.

College Consensus evaluated educational excellence and affordability by combining rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, The Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek and The Economist. The rankings are based on the base tuition cost for the entire MBA program, excluding fees, books or travel expenses. The affordability score highlights how each program compares in terms of cost.

NCCU's online MBA program offers a cutting-edge, AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) -accredited curriculum designed to prepare future leaders. The program allows students to specialize in data analytics, hospitality management or marketing, giving them the flexibility to tailor their education to their career goals-all from the comfort of their home.

"NCCU Online is dedicated to providing flexible, affordable education tailored to the needs of adult learners," said Kimberly Phifer-McGhee, Ed.D., associate vice chancellor for extended studies and student support. "Our programs are designed to help working professionals advance their careers while balancing other responsibilities, ensuring they can compete in today's evolving job market."

In addition to the MBA program's success, NCCU's online and hybrid health programs have also received high marks. EDUMed, a resource for students interested in nursing and allied health, ranked several of NCCU's programs among the best in the nation and state.

No 10: Most affordable online counseling master's degrees in the nation.
No. 13: Best online counseling degree programs in the nation.
No. 11: Best online and on-campus RN to BSN program in North Carolina
No. 11: Best online and on-campus BSN program in North Carolina
No. 12: Best nursing program in North Carolina

EduMed's rankings are based on the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), assessing factors such as the number of online programs offered, tuition costs, student-to-faculty ratios and institutional financial aid.

The university offers three online counseling degree programs at the graduate level - career counseling, clinical mental health counseling and school counseling.

NCCU's online counseling degree programs offer graduate-level training in career counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and school counseling, providing students with the expertise needed to thrive in their respective fields. The nursing program is bolstered by a partnership with Project Kitty Hawk, an ed-tech startup supporting UNC System universities in serving adult learners. Graduates of the program consistently excel, with the May 2024 class achieving a 93.3% pass rate on the NCLEX exam, surpassing the national average of 92.7%.

NCCU Online offers a range of bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificates in disciplines ranging from criminal justice to digital librarianship.  

For more information about its programs, visit https://nccuonline.nccu.edu/.