Draper, UT -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/26/2018 -- EDsmart's ranking of thebest online history degree programs is the most comprehensive and well-rounded to date.The ranking includes only fully accredited schools that offer history degree programs online. Rankings are based on academic quality, student satisfaction and return on investment.

The EDsmart2019 ranking of the top 20 online history degree programs finds Valparaiso University in the top spot.Northwestern Universityand University of Saint Josephcome in second and third, respectively.

A spokesperson for EDsmart explained, "Over the past few years, we noticed a sharp rise in the number of universities developing their online learning programs into degree programs that provide exceptional academics and put student outcomes first.The schools that made our list not only provide high quality programs foreducation and career advancement, they also offer amazing post-graduation earnings for their students. In addition, most of these schools offer additional financial aid by way of scholarships, fellowships, and loans."

Schools that made the list include (in alphabetical order):

Calvary University
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Drury University
Indiana Wesleyan University Online - Adult Education- Marion, IN
Louisiana Tech University
Mercyhurst University
Northwestern University
Norwich University
Oregon State University
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Southwestern Adventist University
University of Arizona
University of Delaware
University of Idaho
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of Saint Joseph
Valparaiso University
Washington State University

EDsmart recognizes that other schools that offer online history degrees may have been overlooked in the creation of this list and invites schools, students, faculty, and deans to contact tstevens@edsmart.org to submit their schools for consideration to be included in the rankings.
School response to EDsmart rankings have been very positive over the years. Sharing the rankings on their websites and via social media has helped schools attract new students and excite existing students, alumni and staff.

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EDsmart reviews publicly available data to produce independent ranking assessments of various educational programs, in addition to student guides and resources. The site is regularly updated by a committed team of writers and researchers, who produce college rankings and resources that help prospective and current college students get into, pay for, and thrive at the college of their choice.

Contact Info:

Name: Tyson Stevens, Managing Editor
Organization: EDsmart
Phone: (707) 595-0736
Email: tstevens@edsmart.org
Website : http://www.edsmart.org/