Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College

Overview of Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College was founded in 1900 in St. Paul, Minnesota as the Rasmussen Practical School of Business. From its simple beginnings as a small business college, Rasmussen has since experienced a century of growth. Today, Rasmussen operates thirteen campuses in the states of Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Florida. Over 40 degree and certificate programs are offered in on-campus, online, and blended-learning formats in a wide variety of subjects.

Points of Distinction

• Many different financial aid options available
• High level of student support services
• Convenient online degrees offered in many career areas
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)

Areas of Study

Rasmussen offers 2-year Associate’s and 4-year Bachelor’s degrees as well as certificates and diplomas. A wide variety of career subjects are covered within the fields of allied health, business, justice studies, nursing, education, and technology. A list of schools and programs within each are listed below:

• School of Allied Health: One Bachelor's, nine Associate's, and four Diploma programs
• School of Business: Three Bachelor's, three Associate's, and one Diploma program
• School of Justice Studies: One Bachelor's, two Associate's, and two Certificate programs
• School of Education: One Associate's and one Certificate program
• School of Nursing: Two Associate's and one Diploma program
• School of Technology/Design: Two Bachelor's and two Associate's programs

Rasmussen College Admissions

The enrollment process begins with a call to the school's toll-free number. Rasmussen's admissions staff will help the applicant choose the right program, set a schedule, apply for financial aid, and complete the rest of the admissions process.

Rasmussen College Faculty Quality

About 70% of Rasmussen's full-time faculty members hold Master's degrees or higher in the subject(s) they teach. Instructors are also highly-trained and certified for online teaching.

Rasmussen College Student Body

Student population varies by campus. The cumulative student body over Rasmussen's thirteen campus locations exceeds 2,000 students.

Rasmussen College Student Life

Rasmussen is a commuter college and does not offer campus housing. However, the College does offer courses during both days and evenings on either a full or part-time basis. This flexibility makes it easy for individuals with significant work/life commitments to attend classes. Rasmussen also offers alumni services, career services, a 24/7 student assistance hotline, and tutoring services.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Accounting

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Finance

Communication

• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Computer Networking

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications General
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• System Networking and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
• System Administration/Administrator

Criminal Justice

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Family and Consumer

• Child Care and Support Services Management

Finance

• Accounting and Finance

Health and Human Services

• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Information Technology

• Computer Programming Vendor/Product Certification
• Computer Programming/Programmer General
• Computer and Information Sciences General
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Information Technology

Management and Administration

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science General
• Business Administration Management and Operations Other
• Business Administration and Management General
• Human Resources Development
• Human Resources Management and Services Other
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration General
• Office Management and Supervision
• Operations Management and Supervision

Marketing

• Marketing/Marketing Management General

Medical Assisting and Nursing

• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN ASN BSN MSN)
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Medical and Dental Administration

• Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Reception/Receptionist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

Medical and Pharmaceutical

• Surgical Technology/Technologist

Multimedia and Web Design

• Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Paralegal

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Photography and photo journalism

• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Certificate
• Diploma

Campus Locations

Florida

• Holiday
• Ocala

Illinois

• Rockford

Minnesota

• Brooklyn Park
• Eagan
• Eden Prairie
• Lake Elmo
• Mankato
• Moorhead
• St. Cloud

North Dakota

• Bismarck
• Fargo

Wisconsin

• Green Bay

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