University of Texas

Online at a glance:

• Established 1883 in Austin, Texas
• Ranked 44th (National Universities, U.S. News)
• Ranked 12th (Public Universities, U.S. News)
• Ranked 15th in the world by The Times of London
• Top 25 Best Buys Online MBAs (GetEducated.com)
• Accredited by Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges

What sets the University of Texas Online apart? The University of Texas is one of the largest universities in the United States and one of the original eight “Public Ivys”. In its long and distinguished history, UT has produced many successful graduates including Farrah Fawcett, Janis Joplin, Renee Zellweger, Roger Clemens, and David Geffen. In terms of academics, UT consistently ranks very high, just take a look at a few of the rankings listed above! This year, the U.S. News and World Report ranked UT the

44th best university in the country and the 12th best public university. Many of its individual programs rank very high as well. For example, the engineering school ranks in the Top 10 and the business school is ranked 5th. Programs offered through the University of Texas system: Undergraduate completion programs: Bachelor’s Completion Program BAT- Health Services Technology Bachelor’s Completion in Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJO) Dental Hygiene Degree-Completion RN to BSN Undergraduate certificate programs: Paralegal Certificate Border Studies Certificate Chess in Education Certificate Graduate degrees: Master of Arts in Teaching - Science Education Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing - Bilingual Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Master’s Degree in Kinesiology M.Ed. Instructional Specialist M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. in Educational Technology M.S. in Human Resource Development Ph.D. in Nursing Graduate certification and endorsement programs: Alternative Teacher Certification (ATCP Online) Blood Bank Technology Certificate in Border Administration Chess in Education Certificate English as Second Language (ESL) Endorsement Evidence-based Practice Certificate Graduate Certificate: Nursing Education Health Science Technology Teacher Certification Master Reading Teacher Certificate Master Technology Teacher Certificate Physical Therapy Certificate (IMPRINTS) Reading Specialist Certificate Superintendent Certification (U TOPS) Trade & Industrial Education Teacher Certification University of Texas Online Tuition: Tuition varies widely by program and campus. Related colleges and universities:

• Cornell University (ranked #12 in U.S.)
• Northeastern University (ranked #96 in U.S.)
• Boston University (ranked #57 in U.S.)
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (ranked #62 in U.S.)
• University of Florida (ranked #49 in U.S.)
• Tulane University (ranked #50 in U.S.)
• University of Maryland, College Park (ranked #54 in U.S.)

Sources: University of Texas and U.S. News Rankings