university awards
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Bellevue University: A Recognized Leader in Adult Learning
Our mission at Bellevue University is to help ensure you experience transformative learning while receiving the support you need to achieve your goals, no matter where you are in life. We are proud to be recognized for this commitment with numerous awards and honors.
Money’s Best Colleges
Included as one of Money’s 2026 Best Colleges in America, highlighting colleges and universities delivering strong outcomes, affordability, and long-term value.
News link: https://news.bellevue.edu/money-highlights-bellevue-university-among-nations-best-colleges/
Great Colleges to Work For – Honor Roll
A five-time honoree and distinguished Honor Roll recipient on the Great Colleges to Work For list, recognized based on employment data, workplace policies, and survey feedback from faculty and staff.
Transfer Honor Roll
Honored by Phi Theta Kappa for creating dynamic pathways that support community college transfer students, based on the Transfer Friendliness Rating.
PTK link: https://recruitptk.org/transfer-honor-roll/
News link: https://news.bellevue.edu/bellevue-university-named-to-phi-theta-kappa-transfer-honor-roll/
Best for Vets – Military Colleges (2024), Military Times
Recognized for Bellevue University’s commitment to supporting service members, veterans, and their families. The recognition is based on survey responses from 325 colleges and universities, along with data from the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Justice and Security
Bellevue University’s Cybersecurity degree programs have received the following honors:
- Ranked #10 Most Affordable Cybersecurity Master’s Program Most Affordable Cybersecurity Master’s Program by Cybersecurity Guide.
Management and Leadership
Bellevue University’s Master of Science in Human Resources Strategic Management degree fully aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
Psychology, Social Sciences and Counseling
Our CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree was ranked among the Top CACREP Accredited Online Counseling Programs by Get Educated.
justice and security
Bellevue University’s Cybersecurity degree programs have received the following honors:
- The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Bellevue University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, (CAE-CD). This designation covers academic years 2022 through 2027.
Bellevue University ranked as the #10 Most Affordable Cybersecurity Master’s Program by Cybersecurity Guide.