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SC State Online offers six fully online degree and certificate programs, as well more than 100 online courses.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. 鈥� 51品茶 has been ranked among the state鈥檚 best accredited online colleges for 2024 by EDSmart, an organization committed to aiding learners in fulfilling their educational and professional aspirations.

鈥淥verall, South Carolina State provides accredited and affordable online degree programs with flexible pacing and student services catered to adult remote learners,鈥� EDSmart stated in a news release.

Through the (CODE), SC State offers several undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs fully online:

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in public administration.
• Master of Business Administration in healthcare management.
• Education Specialist in educational administration.
• Doctor of Education in educational administration.
• An undergraduate certificate in professional writing.
• A graduate certificate in addiction and trauma.

CODE also provides administrative leadership for online and distance education, faculty development and continuing education. SC State University鈥檚 Blackboard Learning Management System is administered under the direction of CODE.

鈥淭his recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in education,鈥� CODE Executive Director Bettina Mozie said. 鈥淎s of Fall 2023, we offer a total of six programs and over 100 individual courses to include general education for online learners. 

鈥淐ollaborating with on-campus colleges and departments, we鈥檙e actively expanding our online offerings,鈥� she said. 鈥淥ur online platform isn鈥檛 just a convenient alternative; it's a transformative space where students engage in meaningful learning experiences, collaborate with peers, and are supported by dedicated educators.

Mozie said CODE provides a virtual learning environment that mirrors the university's quality and rigor of traditional face-to-face courses.

鈥淭his achievement is a result of the collective dedication of the CODE team, faculty, instructional staff, and students who have embraced innovation, adaptability, and a passion for knowledge,鈥� she said.

EDSmart ranked schools based on four data points in three categories:

• Salary After Attending
• Affordability (average net price)
• Student Satisfaction (retention rate)
• Student Outcome (4-year graduation rate)
   

Each data point was ranked and scored against all other school data points in the ranking. Schools then received a composite score for the scores mentioned above and ranked accordingly--100 being the highest score possible.

鈥淎s online degrees become more prevalent, it is important to recognize the colleges and universities that go above and beyond,鈥� said Tyson Stevens, managing editor of EDsmart. 鈥淥ur goal is to highlight these schools and their commitment to higher education.鈥�

All data were gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics website as of November 2023.

鈥淎s we celebrate this achievement, let us remember that this ranking is not an endpoint but a milestone on our continuous journey of improvement,鈥� Mozie said. 鈥淭he Center for Online and Distance Education will remain committed to refining and enhancing our online programs, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of educational innovation and continue to meet the evolving needs of our students.  

鈥淭ogether, we will continue to shape the future of education, breaking barriers and providing accessible, high-quality learning opportunities for all,鈥� Mozie said.

For more information, please visit SC State鈥檚 online website at .