NCCU Online Programs Excel on Forbes Advisor List
DURHAM, NC – North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been recognized among the top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) with online programs, according to the 2024 Forbes Advisor list.
Ranked at No. 5, NCCU Online programs were analyzed based on credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and application process. Data for these categories were pulled from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, private, third-party sources, and individual school and program websites.
Kimberly Phifer-McGhee, Ed.D., associate vice chancellor for extended studies and student support, credits NCCU Online’s success to the dedication and collaborative commitment of its faculty, staff, and students.
“NCCU faculty have played an instrumental role in crafting and delivering high-quality, engaging, relevant, and accessible instruction, while instructional designers and support personnel have worked diligently to ensure seamless program operations,” she said. “Additionally, the active engagement, motivation, and commitment of students have been vital to the continued success of NCCU Online.”
Forbes Advisor also gave top honors to the university’s online RN-BSN program, which ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 3 in the nation. The program is designed for registered nurses who are licensed to practice in North Carolina.
The nursing program recently partnered with Project Kitty Hawk, a nonprofit ed-tech startup that aids the University of North Carolina System universities in serving adult learners. In 2021, the state budget allocated $97 million for the effort.
NCCU Online offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and certificates across various disciplines, ranging from criminal justice to digital librarianship.
For more information about its programs, visit https://nccuonline.nccu.
About North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Consistently ranked as a top Historically Black College or University, NCCU’s flagship programs in the sciences, education, law, business, nursing and the arts prepare students for professions ranging from clinical research to information science. Founded in 1910, NCCU remains committed to diversity in and access to higher education. With a mission to investigate health disparities, the university’s two state-of-the-art research institutes give students real-world experience working alongside faculty researchers and pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry professionals. The university’s Strategic Plan 2019-2024, Charting a New Landscape for Student-Center Success, focuses on four areas: student access and success; innovation, research and entrepreneurship; collaboration and partnerships; and institutional sustainability. Visit www.nccu.edu.