Northwestern State’s online degrees in computer information systems, criminal justice, psychology and the RN to BSN program were ranked as the top programs in the country by Nonprofit Colleges Online. The rankings at Nonprofit Colleges Online were created to recognize online colleges and universities committed to putting the interest of students first. Northwestern State was recognized for having the least expensive bachelor’s program in computer information systems, criminal justice, nursing and psychology among regionally accredited not-for-profit colleges and universities in the United States.  Northwestern State’s top-ranked programs were $2,000 – $5,000 less expensive than the second ranked programs.