At a glance
From health technologies to veterinary care and forensic science, Alfred State College (ASC) is ranked top 10 in the nation among schools with selected majors. The 2018 Best Colleges list from US News and World Report and other ranking sites have awarded the college high national honors when comparing schools offering programs in the School of Arts and Sciences.
From health technologies to veterinary care and forensic science, Alfred State College (ASC) is ranked top 10 in the nation among schools with selected majors. The 2018 Best Colleges list from US News and World Report and other ranking sites have awarded the college high national honors when comparing schools offering programs in the School of Arts and Sciences.
Serving the healthcare needs of patients – both human and animal – is the focus for several of the programs, while the school’s agricultural, environmental, human services, interdisciplinary, and nursing majors also are among the selected majors.
“While there are many schools offering programs in the arts and sciences, it’s great to see an objective source recognizing us as one of the top-ranked in the nation,” said Interim Dean Dr. Ingrid Johnston for the School of Arts and Sciences at Alfred State. “When students and parents compare schools in medicine, science, technology, and so many other fields, this could place Alfred State at the top of their lists.”
The 2018 Best Colleges list from US News and World Report, Money Magazine and other objective sources allow students to search for schools offering a specific major, and ranks Alfred State highly in several categories:
| US College Rank | Alfred State Program | Source | Major Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
No. 3 |
Health Information Technology | ||
| No. 3 | Veterinary Technology | TheBestColleges.org | Veterinary /Animal Health Tech. |
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Top 6 |
Health Information Technology |
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| No. 8 | Forensic Science Technology | Money Mag. | Forensic Science and Technology |
| No. 9 | Veterinary Technology | StartClass.org Rank | Veterinary /Animal Health Tech. |
| No. 10 | Health Information Technology - Also 100% Online | StartClass.org Rank | Health Information Technology |
| No. 11 | Nursing RN to BSN - Also 100% Online | OnlineU.org Rank | Affordable Online Ranking for Nursing |
| No. 12 | Environmental Technology | StartClass.com Rank | Environmental Control Technologies |
| Top 13 | Veterinary Technology | US News & World Rpt. | Veterinary /Animal Health Tech. |
| Top 15 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography | US News & World Rpt. | Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Top 21 | Environmental Technology | US News & World Rpt. | Environmental Control Technologies |
| No. 23 | Individual Studies | Money Mag. | General Studies |
| No. 23 | Interdisciplinary Studies | Money Mag. | General Studies |
| No. 26 | Human Services Management | Money Mag. | Human Resources Management /Personnel |
| No. 28 | Agricultural Business | StartClass.com Rank | Agribusiness /Agricultural Business |
| Top 31 | Radiologic Technology | US News & World Rpt. | Radiologic Technology Radiographer |
| No. 37 | Nursing RN to BSN - Also 100% Online | AffordableColleges.com | Affordable Online Ranking for Nursing |
| Top 38 | Health Sciences | US News & World Rpt. | Allied Health and Medical Assisting |
| Top 40 | Agricultural Business | US News & World Rpt. | Agribusiness /Agricultural Business |
To respond to the high demand for graduates and interest among students, some of the college’s healthcare degrees are available both on campus and 100 percent online. Health information technology (HIT), healthcare management, and nursing programs attract interest from many current healthcare workers. Online learning is a convenient way to earn a degree and advance the career of a working adult. A full list of majors available for online students is at www.AlfredState.edu/online.
A full list of recent Alfred State accolades is available at www.AlfredState.edu/rankings.
