24
October
2019
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11:59 AM
America/Chicago

UHD Earns Place Among Best Online Texas Colleges

Summary

By Sheryl E. Taylor

Once again, SR Education Group ranked the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) as one of the 2020 Best Online Colleges in Texas for its 17 online bachelor’s degrees and five online master’s degrees.

UHD ranks in the top 20 among regionally accredited online colleges in the state for affordability and reported alumni salaries. To be considered for the Best Online Colleges, schools need to meet the following requirements:

Overall list: Offer at least 5 fully online degrees at the bachelor's and at least 5 at the master's level with programs that cover at least three subject areas

Bachelor’s list: Offer at least 5 fully online degrees at the bachelor's level with programs that cover at least three subject areas

Master’s List: Offer at least 5 fully online degrees at the master's level with programs that cover at least three subject areas

17 Online Bachelor’s Degrees

  • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Applied Administration
  • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Applied Administration - Safety Management
  • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
  • Bachelor of Business Admini​stration - Insurance & Risk Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration – International Business
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies​
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication

5 Online Master’s Degrees

  • Master of Arts in Non-profit Management
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Security Management
  • Master of Security Management - Cybersecurity
  • Master of Security Management - Traditional Security

The 2020 Best Online Colleges rankings are based on two important factors: salary potential, and tuition rates. SR Education Group analyzes accredited online schools across the nation, taking into account average mid-career salary data from PayScale, and manually researched annual tuition rates, in order to determine the schools that offer the best value to their students. Inclusion on this list shows high return on investment and commitment to affordability, two key factors for prospective students.

About the University of Houston-Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.