Minnesota West Community and Technical College (MW) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, for its excellence in online education. The college has been ranked among the best online associate degree programs in six different fields: healthcare administration, administrative support, medical assisting, information technology, accounting, and communications. MW has also been ranked as one of the best community colleges in Minnesota.
Intelligent.com's institutional rankings, which are set apart from other conventional ratings, are deemed the benchmark of academic evaluations for online and hybrid programs. They evaluated hundreds of schools and programs based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. The 2024 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system that includes student engagement, potential return on investment, and leading third-party evaluations. Each program is analyzed and compared to 17 industry standards to determine the final score.
Minnesota West has achieved the following rankings from Intelligent.com:
Best Online Associate in Healthcare Administration Degree Programs of 2024 | Ranked #1
Best Online Administrative Assistant Associate Degree Programs of 2024 | Ranked #4
Best Online Associate in Medical Assisting Degree Programs of 2024 | Ranked #9
Best Online Associate in Communications Degree Programs of 2024 | Ranked #15
Best Community Colleges in Minnesota | Ranked #20
Best Online Associate in Information Technology and Systems Degree Programs of 2024 | Ranked #37
Best Online Associate in Accounting Degree Programs of 2024 | Ranked #39
These rankings reflect Minnesota West's commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible online education to students across the state and beyond. They offer a variety of online associate degree programs that prepare students for careers in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business, and communications. They also offer online courses that can be transferred to four-year institutions for students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Minnesota West President Terry Gaalswyk said, “With over 1,000 public and private community colleges in this country, Minnesota West is honored to be recognized by Intelligent.com for our online associate degree programs and our overall performance as a community college. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students who have adapted to the challenges of online learning. We are proud to offer flexible and affordable online education options that meet the needs of our diverse and dynamic student population.”
To learn more about MW's online associate degree programs and other online learning opportunities, visit https://www.mnwest.edu/online-learning.