UIW School of Professional Studies Programs Ranked Among Best by National Online Publication
Intelligent.com out with 2025 Rankings of Top Programs
San Antonio – October 21, 2024 – The University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies (UIWSPS) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Intelligent.com, a widely respected source for higher education rankings and research. UIWSPS has been awarded high rankings across several disciplines, reinforcing its status as a leader in online higher education.
For its 2025 rankings, using a data-driven methodology, Intelligent.com evaluated more than 3,000 colleges and universities across a broad range of criteria, including academic quality, graduation rates, cost and return on investment, and student resources. Each program was scored on a proprietary scale drawing on trusted sources like the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scoreboard, U.S. News & World Report, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This rigorous evaluation ensures that only institutions and programs with a proven track record of academic excellence and strong student outcomes receive recognition.
UIWSPS was ranked highly in the following categories:
- Best Online Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems Degree Program | Ranked 20
- Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s in Finance Program | Ranked 28
- Best Online Human Resources Degree Program | Ranked 31
These rankings underscore UIWSPS’s commitment to providing students with high-quality online education and the tools needed for career success. With a focus on both academic rigor and affordability, the University of the Incarnate Word’s School of Professional Studies has been preparing students for over two decades for the evolving demands of the workforce.
“Intelligent.com’s rankings are a reflection of our dedication to academic excellence,” said Jonathan Lovejoy, interim dean of the UIW School of Professional Studies. “We are proud that so many of our programs have been recognized, further demonstrating our commitment to helping students succeed in both their educational and professional pursuits.”
UIWSPS offers certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees 100% online. Benefits for students include free undergraduate textbooks, no academic fees, accelerated courses and reduced tuition rates. UIWSPS courses are taught by scholar practitioner faculty with real-world experience.
PHOTO CAPTION: Jonathan Lovejoy/Interim Dean, UIW School of Professional Studies
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About UIW
With over 140 years of tradition, the University of the Incarnate Word is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. UIW programs constitute a liberal education that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong learning, and an acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of our ideas and actions. Founded in 1881, UIW is the largest Catholic university in the state and the fourth largest private university in Texas. UIW students can choose from degrees offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The University is committed to graduating students with the lowest amount of debt load possible and to help them secure a career that lifts their lives, their families and their communities. With a beautiful main campus in the heart of San Antonio, in 2019, UIW purchased a 10-acre landmark property at 4119 Broadway which increased the footprint of the UIW Broadway Campus by 20%. The building is now known as Founders Hall. UIW has locations throughout San Antonio, two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France. UIW is a leader in international education, with over 146 “sister schools” in 45 countries and it is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution. The University is a member of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference and is proud to have 25 teams representing 14 different sports. UIW is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.