KENNESAW, Ga. | May 17, 2018

Online academic degree programs earn recognition for affordability and academic rigor

College rankings are one measure of success for today’s universities, and Kennesaw State is no stranger to that notable recognition. In the past month, the University has been named in the top 10 in six different rankings, which have touted Kennesaw State for its online programs and dining services.

Kennesaw State is ranked:

• No. 1 in Georgia among the 2018 Best Online Colleges in Georgia by Guide to Online Schools

Kennesaw State, which offers 40 online degrees, was recognized for its academic rigor and affordable costs, and was among 20 Georgia colleges ranked.

• No. 1 nationally for Best Online Cyber Security Degrees and No. 20 for Best Online Cyber Security Certificate programs by CyberDegrees.org

Launched in Fall 2017, KSU’s online degree and certificate combines elements of information technology, information security and assurance, and criminal justice.

• No. 4 in Georgia for the Top Online MBA Programs by Online MBA Today

A degree program in the Coles College of Business, the online MBA also has earned a top 20 spot in a U.S News & World Report ranking for 2018. 

• No. 5 in the nation for Best Dining Halls 2018 by BestColleges.com

University Dining served more than 2 million meals during spring semester on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

• No. 7 nationally for the 30 Cheapest Online Bachelor’s Degrees by BachelorsDegreeCenter.org

Selected for its low tuition, Kennesaw State is one of four Georgia institutions named.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.