Barstow Community College has been named one of the nation’s best colleges for online learning by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO), a leader in higher education information, resources and rankings. Barstow Community College was recognized 2 times by ACO, which generated their rankings by analyzing cost and quality metrics of thousands of U.S. colleges with online degree programs.
"We wanted to honor the colleges and universities setting the bar for online learning," said Dan Schuessler, CEO and Founder of AffordableCollegesOnline.org "These schools are going above and beyond the industry standard to help make online education programs more affordable.”
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Regional accreditation
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In-state tuition and fees
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Percent of full-time undergraduate students receiving institutional financial aid
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Number of online programs offered
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Student-to-teacher ratio
Only public, not-for-profit institutions were eligible for the ranking. The primary data points used to identify the Best Online Colleges of 2016 include the following: An in-depth look at Barstow Community College rankings for 2016 can be seen here: Best Online Psychology Degrees – http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/psychology-programs/#best-college-ranking Best Online Colleges in California – http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/california/#best-college-ranking
AffordableCollegesOnline.org has distinguished its ranking scale by using a Peer-Based Value metric, or PBV. A “bang for your buck” metrics, the PBV compares the cost of a program to the cost of other programs with the same (or a similar) qualitative score. It also compares the qualitative score of the program to the score of other programs with the same (or a similar cost). AffordableCollegesOnline.org (http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/) began in 2011 to provide quality data and information about pursuing an affordable higher education. Our free community resource materials and tools span topics such as financial aid and college savings, opportunities for veterans and people with disabilities, and online learning resources. We feature higher education institutions that have developed online learning environments that include highly trained faculty, new technology and resources, and online support services to help students achieve educational and career success. We have been featured by over 1000 postsecondary institutions and over 100 government organizations.
