U.S. News & World Report Ranks Colorado Technical University Among the 2015 Best Online Programs for Veterans
July 29 2015 - 3:00PM
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Recognized for Graduate Computer Information
Technology Programs, Graduate Criminal Justice Programs and
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Colorado Technical University (CTU) is proud to announce it has
been ranked by U.S. News & World Report on three 2015 Best
Online Programs for Veterans lists. CTU was included in the Best
Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs for
Veterans, the Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs for
Veterans, and the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
lists.
U.S. News released its third annual rankings of the Best Online
Programs for Veterans to provide a resource for service members and
veterans interested in pursuing their education online. With the
number of students pursuing their higher education on the rise,
online degree programs are a flexible and reputable way for
military students to pursue a degree at an accredited university –
like CTU.
“Service members have made incredible sacrifices for our
country. With this in mind, CTU strives to provide these students
with flexible, industry-relevant degree programs that fully
recognize the college credit value of military experience,” said
Kurt Johnson, retired Navy officer and Director of Military
Strategy and Relations at Colorado Technical University. “Our goal
is to educate military students in a flexible, technology-driven
environment and enable them to thrive in the next phase of their
lives.”
Competitive Standards for Selection
U.S. News carefully considers several criteria in compiling the
2015 Best Online Programs for Veterans lists, including important
factors for America’s veterans like affordability, accessibility,
and reputation.
CTU, which was founded in Colorado Springs in 1965 to serve the
needs of five nearby military bases, has a 50-year history of
supporting America’s heroes in the classroom – and the community.
Today, CTU meets the modern needs of military service members,
veterans, and their families with:
- Reduced tuition rates for
active duty and spouse students, scholarships for veterans
and spouse students, and waived fees for books and
materials
- Transfer credit policies that
help students earn college credit for military training and
service
- Specially-trained admissions
advisors, military education benefits specialists, and career
coaches who are experienced in utilizing military benefits and
transitioning to civilian work
- Flexible learning options so
students can study online, on campus, or a combination of both
Institutions included in the 2015 Best Online Programs for
Veterans list also needed to be included in the top 75 percent of
schools ranked in the 2015 Best Online Programs rankings. CTU was
recognized for its online bachelor’s degree programs and placed
18th for master’s degrees in computer information technology and
22nd for master’s degrees in criminal justice.
A Recognized Military Educator
When evaluating CTU’s reputation, U.S. News & World Report
also considered the extent to which the institution’s military
commitment extends beyond its student body. One such example is
CTU’s Annual Wounded Warrior Scholarship, now in its eighth year.
The program awards fifty full-tuition scholarships to wounded
service members and veterans or the spouses or caregivers of
wounded soldiers.
“Our dedication to the military is more than just a
long-standing legacy,” says University President, Andrew H. Hurst.
“We are constantly striving to keep our military commitment dynamic
and relevant.”
CTU works to understand the nuanced obstacles facing military
degree seekers and continually strives to serve them better.
Recently, leaders recognized the need for more accessible education
for caregivers of wounded service members and expanded the 2016
Wounded Warrior Scholarship program to include these individuals.
And, as the nature of military service has changed, CTU has
broadened scholarship eligibility to consider all who have been
injured in service – not just in combat duty.
In addition to this recognition, CTU has been ranked by Military
Times among the Best for Vets colleges, as well as named to the
list of military friendly schools by GI Jobs magazine for six years
in a row. Military Advanced Education recognized CTU as one of the
top universities serving the educational needs of the Armed Forces
from 2008-2015. Learn more at
http://www.coloradotech.edu/military.
About Colorado Technical University
Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides
higher education to connect students to what matters most in
reaching their professional goals. CTU offers more than 100
undergraduate and graduate programs taught by real-world faculty
members who enrich the curriculum with their industry experience
and prepare students for today’s challenges and the hard-hitting
problems of tomorrow. CTU’s personalized, online learning system
allows students to control what, where, when and how they learn.
Students can also learn and connect on campuses in multiple cities.
With the help of faculty, industry professionals and more than
80,000 graduates, CTU students can also grow a powerful
professional network to use their entire career. Learn more at
http://www.coloradotech.edu.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher
Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org. CTU cannot guarantee
employment or salary. Find employment rates, financial obligations
and other disclosures at www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures.
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