SUNY Canton Legal Studies and Finance Degrees Named Among Most Affordable in the Nation

CANTON, N.Y., July 30 -- SUNY Canton issued the following news release:

SUNY Canton's four-year bachelor's degrees in Finance and Legal Studies are among the most economical online programs in the U.S, according to SR Education Group, an organization that advocates for accessible higher education.

The group surveyed and ranked schools based on affordability. To be considered for inclusion, colleges are required to offer programs that are entirely online.

"We completed extensive research into the cost of attending different online colleges to enable students to find the most affordable online degrees," said Kimberly Wetter, marketing director for SR Education Group. "With the average price of college skyrocketing, forcing many students to rely on student loans to fund their education, we were impressed with SUNY Canton's ability to continue to offer affordable online degrees."

SUNY Canton's Legal Studies program, which was launched in 2006, was ranked 16th on the list. Students in the program have the opportunity to intern with law firms, courts, public defenders and district attorneys. Program graduates either attend law school or begin their careers working for law offices, government agencies or court facilities.

The four-year bachelor's degree in Finance, which was ranked 17th, allows students to develop knowledge of banking, financial markets, insurance, and financial planning and forecasting and use this knowledge to start or continue careers in these fields. Seniors in the program can take advantage of internship opportunities to build practical skills and establish industry connections.

"Students in our undergraduate four-year Finance and Legal Studies programs receive a quality and flexible course of study to prepare them for careers in each field," said Jondavid S. DeLong, dean of the School of Business and Liberal Arts. "The recognized affordability of the programs relative to others like them makes them even more attractive to students and their families.

Last year SR Education Group announced that SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Nursing program was also one of the most economical online programs in the nation (http://www.canton.edu/news/index.php/2013/11/online-nursing/). To view the entire list of rankings, visit www.onlineu.org.

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