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.)
Business And Management
- Accelerated Business Administration
- Accounting Associate Degree
- Accounting Associate Degree - Banking Emphasis
- Accounting Associate Degree - Financial Accounting
- Accounting Associate Degree - Financial Investigation
- Accounting BS Degree
- Accounting BS Degree (Online Only)
- Accounting Diploma
- Business Administration BS Degree
- Business Administration BS Degree - Human Resource
- Business Administration BS Degree - IT
- Business Administration BS Degree - Management
- Business Management - Entrepreneurship
- Business Management Associate Degree
- Business Management Associate Degree - Call Center
- Business Management Associate Degree - Human Resource
- Business Management Associate Degree - Internet Marketing
- Business Management Associate Degree - Marketing and Sales
- Business Management BS Degree
- Info. Systems Mgmt. Associate Degree - Network Administration
Computer Science And Engineering
- Business Administration BS Degree - IT
- Info. Systems Mgmt. Associate Degree - Computer Information Technology Emphasis
- Info. Systems Mgmt. Associate Degree - Database Administration Technology
- Info. Systems Mgmt. Associate Degree - IP Telephony Technology
- Info. Systems Mgmt. Associate Degree - Network Administration
- Info. Systems Mgmt. Associate Degree - Network Security and Forensics Technology
- Info. Systems Mgmt. Associate Degree - Web Programming
- Information Systems Management Associate Degree
- Multimedia Technologies Associate Degree
- Multimedia Technologies Associate Degree - Digital Design and Animation Emphasis
- Multimedia Technologies Associate Degree - Web Design
- Software Systems Design Associates - Embedded Systems
Family And Social Work
- Business Management Associate Degree - Child Development
- Child Care Specialist Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree
- Human Services
Law
- Paralegal Associate Degree
- Paralegal Certificate
Media
- Digital Design and Animation BS Degree
- Game and Simulation Production BS Degree
- Multimedia Technologies Associate Degree
- Multimedia Technologies Associate Degree - Digital Design and Animation Emphasis
- Multimedia Technologies Associate Degree - Web Design
Medical Administration
- Health Care Management BS Degree
- Health Care Management BS Degree (Online Only)
- Health Information Technician Associate Degree
- Medical Administration Associate Degree
- Medical Assistant Associate Degree
- Medical Office Management and Clinical Practice Associate Degree
- Medical Transcriptionist Associate Degree
- Medical Transcriptionist Diploma
- Office Management Associate Degree - Medical Office
Medical Support And Technology
- Medical Administration Associate Degree
- Medical Assistant Associate Degree
- Medical Assisting Diploma
- Medical Coding Diploma
- Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree
- Pharmacy Technician Associate Degree
- Surgical Technology Associate Degree
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
- Practical Nursing Associate Degree
- Practical Nursing Diploma
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
- Exercise Science and Wellness Associate Degree
Office And Administration
- Business Administration BS Degree - Management
- Office Management Associate Degree
- Office Management Associate Degree - Government
- Office Management Associate Degree - Legal and Criminal Justice Emphasis
- Office Management Associate Degree - Medical Office
- Office Management Associate Degree - Small Business Management
- Secretarial Diploma
Security And Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Associate - Corrections
- Criminal Justice Associate - Crime Scene Evidence
- Criminal Justice Associate - Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice Associate - Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Associate Degree
- Criminal Justice BS Degree
- Criminal Justice BS Degree (Online Only)
- Criminal Justice BS Degree - Client Services/Corrections
- Criminal Justice BS Degree - Client Services/Corrections (Online Only)
- Criminal Justice BS Degree - Criminal Offenders
- Criminal Justice BS Degree - Criminal Offenders (Online Only)
- Criminal Justice BS Degree - Homeland Security (Online Only)
- Criminal Justice BS Degree - Homeland Security Emphasis (Online Only)
- Criminal Justice BS Degree - Investigation/Law Enforcement (Online Only)
- Criminal Justice BS Degree - Investigation/Law Enforcement Emphasis
- Professional Peace Officer Education Certificate
Therapy And Counseling
- Massage Therapy Associate Degree
- Massage Therapy Diploma
