Chadron State College

CSC is online and offers 8 online undergraduate and 9 graduate degrees that distance learners can complete entirely remotely. Online bachelor's degree programs include technical occupations, family and consumer sciences, mathematics, and others. Online master's degrees are available in disciplines such as clinical mental health counseling, organizational management, and athletic training, to name a few. Sessions are eight weeks, enabling some students to finish quickly.

Employers respect CSC's online degrees because of the school's favorable accreditation status. HU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This favorable accreditation status means that CSC has sound, ethical accounting practices and high quality academic programming. Its online programs rival those offered on campus, providing the same instruction, rigor, and outcomes. Transcripts and diplomas generally don't state whether degrees are completed remotely, so you don't have to disclose this information to prospective employers if you don't want to.

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CSC is a good school that we've ranked as #5 for our list of best online master's in school counseling programs. In addition to HLC accreditation, many of CSC's programs are programmatically accredited, such as its teaching, social work, and business degrees, signifying these programs are good and curriculum meets current industry standards and employer needs. CSC tuition costs are approximately 25% less than the average midpoint for four-year schools, according to federal data provided by College Scorecard. Its 70% retention rate is just a little lower than 75% for undergraduates in all public institutions as of 2020.

CSC is known for its commitment to young children and their families through its Child Development Center. The Center just received national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest organization of early childhood education advocates. This means that CSC went through an extensive self-study and quality improvement process that culminated in meeting each of the 10 program standards and hundreds of individual criteria deemed necessary by the NAEYC for accreditation. Less than 10% of childcare centers, preschools, and kindergartens in the U.S. receive this recognition.

College Scorecard data reveals that CSC's bachelor's degrees in teacher education, business administration, and plant sciences provide the highest earnings. Graduates earn median annual salaries of approximately $43,900, $43,000, and $40,200, respectively. 

OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree from across the country. CSC has a bachelor's degree Salary Score of 49 out of 100 and 48 for its master's degree programs.

Getting into CSC is easy because it has an open admission policy and accepts all applicants. An open admission policy helps create greater access to higher education. You usually only need a high school diploma or equivalent to enroll. It can also reduce competition by waiving entrance exams and minimum GPA requirements. 

CSC's undergraduate admission requirements are similar to other colleges and universities with open admission policies. Those applying to college as first-year students must submit the following:

• A free application
• Official high school transcripts or GED scores
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Military transcripts, if applicable

Enrolling in college takes some time and planning. Meeting with an enrollment advisor early is always a good idea to ensure you understand all the requirements. They can also let you know if your program has additional requirements.

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