Bellevue University Ranked Among Nation's Top Producers of Degrees by Diverse: Issues for 2020-2021

Bellevue University, one of the nation’s leaders in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, has been ranked among the nation’s top producers of bachelor’s degrees and graduate degrees for minority graduates. The 2020-2021 rankings were announced on the Top 100 Degree Producers list released by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

Bellevue University ranked as the number one producer of total minority graduates with bachelor's degrees conferred in business operations support and assistant services.  The University also ranked number one in six other categories for graduates from various ethnic backgrounds conferred in business operations support and assistant services and health and medical administrative services. Bellevue University also ranked in the top 10 in eight other categories for master's degrees conferred in health and administrative services; in bachelor's degrees conferred in hospital administration/management; in bachelor's degrees conferred in business/commerce/general; and bachelor's degrees conferred in management information systems. 

“Every Bellevue University undergraduate and graduate-level degree program provides students from diverse backgrounds with the skills they need to succeed today and throughout their careers,” said President Dr. Mary Hawkins. “We’re proud to help ensure equitable outcomes for students of every background and we’re committed to creating an inclusive student experience.”

The annual ranking from Diverse: Issues in Higher Education ranks the Top 100 producers of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees awarded to underrepresented students. The results are compiled from analysis based on the Integrated Postsecondary Data System results, collected by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics.