Online Business Degree Opportunities: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State University’s online World Campus features more than 1,200 programs, including some of the highestanked tracks in the country: 8th in the nation for all online bachelors, 8th among MBAs, and 7th for online graduate business programs (excluding the MBAs). At the undergraduate level, students can pursue degrees in Advertising/Public Relations, Economics, Organizational Leadership, Labor Studies And Employment Relations, Finance, and more. At the graduate level, beyond the MBA, PSU offers a Master of Finance and MPS tracks in Organization Development And Change, Health Policy And Administration, Engineering Management, and Supply Chain Management, among others. PSU is one of the leaders in online education, and PSU graduates are ranked #1 by recruiters for professional preparedness, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Founded in 1891, Drexel University is a private research university in Philadelphia, with a satellite campus in Sacramento. Since its inception 1996, Drexel’s online school has become a leader in distance education, with nearly 10,000 students, and the university founded National Distance Learning Week in 2007, which recognizes schools for excellence and innovation in online education. For students interested in businesselated degrees, Drexel offers bachelors in Business Administration and Communication and masters in Project Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Retail & Merchandising, Creativity and Innovation, Health Administration, and MBA tracks, among others. With 60% of classes consisting of 20 students or less, Drexel maintains an intimate learning environment and tailored approach. It has also received high marks for veteran benefits and overall value.

Founded in 1920, Immaculata University is a private Catholic school with a total enrollment of about 2,900, located 20 miles outside of Philadelphia. There are 7 businesselated bachelor’s degrees available: Business Management, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Performance Management, Marketing Management, and Health Information Management; plus an AS in Business Administration. Immaculata’s calling card is its impressive 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which combines an intimate educational setting with collaborative learning. Over 85% of classes consist of less than 20 students. And for students looking for financial assistance, three-quarters of undergraduates receive some form of aid. Additional benefits include a full-service career and professional development office which works with current students and alumni.

Founded in 1899, Elizabethtown is a private college with an enrollment of 1,800. For students interested in online business degrees, Elizabethtown offers 4 associates – Accounting, Business Administration, Corporate Communications, and Human Services – and 3 bachelors in Accounting, Business Administration, and Corporate Communications. Ranked among the best liberal arts in the country, the school’s 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports a tight-knit learning community and individualized instruction. Over 60% of classes consist of fewer than 20 students, and just 1% have 50 or more. In addition to rigorous in-class curricula, Elizabethtown emphasizes co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities to give students a practical, real-world education. Course work is flexible, and rolling admissions help to accommodate students’ individual schedules.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has a total enrollment of 7,000. Ranked among the top 50 schools in the country, US News also highlights the school’s overall value. For students interested in online businesselated degrees, Lehigh offers an MBA, Master of Engineering in Management Science And Engineering, and MS in Management Science And Engineering. The school’s 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio helps to combine individualized instruction with collaborative, peer-to-peer learning. Half of classes consist of fewer than 20 students, and just 12% have 50 or more. There are over 600 international learning opportunities and internships available through the school, and 96% of graduates are employed are continuing their education six months after graduation.