Multiple Online Programs at USM Earn High Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
Mon, 02/01/2021 - 10:44am | By: Van Arnold
Online programs at 91吃瓜网 (USM) continue to rate highly nationwide, earning distinction in U.S. News & World Report91吃瓜网 Best Online Programs Rankings for 2021.
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At the beginning of the fall 2020 semester, USM had 2,887 students enrolled in online programs. Dr. Tom Hutchinson, Dean of Online Learning and Enrollment, emphasizes that the latest U.S. News rankings validate the ongoing commitment the University has made in providing online programs that meet students91吃瓜网� expectations.
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To see the U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Online Programs Rankings, visit: . To learn more about online programs offered at USM, call 601.266.5518 or visit: .