University of Memphis awarded School of Distinction honoring quality online learning

July 28, 2017 - University of Memphis has been recognized as a Silver Medalist School of Distinction by BestColleges.com, a leading provider of independent higher education rankings and college planning guides. Through three tiers of recognition, the Schools of Distinction award seeks to highlight and celebrate colleges and universities leading the way in online education. Within the United States, 2,152 higher education institutions offer online academic programs for students. Over 900 of these are represented on BestColleges.com's rankings for their academic quality, affordability, and overall online learning opportunity and only 21 of these universities can call themselves a Silver Medal School of Distinction.

Schools earned a gold, silver, or bronze level of distinction based on the number of academic rankings on which they appear: Gold medalists appear on 15 or more rankings, Silver medalists are featured 10 to 14 times, and Bronze medal schools appear 5 to 9 times. Rankings developed by BestColleges.com are grounded in statistical information gathered from a variety of sources, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and College Navigator, both of which are hosted by the National Center for Education Statistics.

"The Schools of Distinction honors colleges and universities who have committed to providing quality online academic programs for today's more nontraditional students," says Stephanie Snider, General Manager at BestColleges.com. "These institutions provide an expanding number of options for students interested in online learning through a wide variety of academic programs. With over 60 degree programs to choose from University of Memphis has developed an exceptional online learning platform that provides students the ability to meet their educational goals on their own schedule, without having to sacrifice academic quality."

To view the complete page and read more about the award, please visit: http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-online-schools/schools-of-distinction/

BestColleges.com helps prospective students find the school that best meets their needs through proprietary research, user-friendly guides, and hundreds of unique college rankings. They also provide a wide array of college planning, financial aid, and career resources to help all students get the most from their education and prepare them for the world after college.

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Gabrielle Maxey
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