The University of 棉花糖直播 at Lafayette has earned high marks in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
UL Lafayette is among the top 75 universities offering online bachelor programs, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings that were released Tuesday.
The University鈥檚 online bachelor鈥檚 program earned a numerical ranking of No. 68. It was the highest-ranked program in the state.
UL Lafayette offers three online undergraduate programs in health care: an RN to BSN program; a bachelor鈥檚 degree in kinesiology, with a health promotion and wellness concentration; and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in health services administration.
鈥淭he rankings represent a University-wide commitment to deliver a high-quality, engaging experience for students enrolled in our online programs,鈥 said Luke Dowden, director of the Office of Distance Learning.
More than 1,300 graduate and undergraduate schools were assessed in four general categories that included student engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer reputation, as well as student services and technology using university-reported data for the 2015-2016 academic year.
The University was also recognized for its online graduate education program. Its Master鈥檚 of Education in Curriculum and Instruction was ranked No. 158.
UL Lafayette offers 11 online undergraduate, graduate and graduate certificate programs. Out-of-state online students are charged in-state tuition unless they're enrolled in a special program, such as RN to BSN.
To learn more about the University鈥檚 online program offerings, visit