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The list includes only two schools from Louisiana: Nicholls and LSU.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur degree program through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/online\/\">Nicholls Online<\/a> has been successful because of our faculty\u2019s commitment to offering a variety of excellent courses in a timely manner so that students can progress efficiently toward their academic and professional goals,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/language\/faculty\/dr-robert-allen-alexander\/\">Dr. Robert Alexander<\/a>, department head of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/language\/\">English, modern languages and cultural studies<\/a>. \u201cOur faculty also understand the unique challenges of teaching in a fully online environment and have adapted their courses to meet the expectations of our online students, many of whom are non-traditional students who are already working professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English degrees provide a wide array of potential careers including public relations, journalism, law, fundraising, literary history, education, publishing and creative writing, among others. Students in English and writing programs often develop skills related to oral and written communication, research, problem-solving and analytical interpretation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College Cliffs evaluated programs for their program offerings and overall academic quality. Factors include accreditation, acceptance rate, retention rates, graduation rates, facilities, faculty quality, career services, program format, affordability and online flexibility. Data is gathered through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/\">National Center for Education Statistics<\/a>, university websites and other relevant published rankings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese undergraduate programs made it to our list because they provide students with the best training and education, making them well-prepared for the careers they wish to pursue,\u201d the list\u2019s authors said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CollegeCliffs.com is an online educational resource that seeks to help prospective college and university students overcome the barriers to higher education. Among their published articles are college rankings, tips and advice, internship opportunities, higher education news and scholarships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicholls Online English Degree is regularly recognized for its quality and affordability. 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