College of Saint Mary Recognized with Award for Best Online Healthcare Degree Program

OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) was recently recognized as having one of the best online healthcare degree programs in America for 2024, according to Research.com, an academic research portal.

CSM’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, launched in June 2020, offers a hybrid model with core faculty certified in online instruction. This format allows students to study from the comfort of their own homes while attending on-campus program sessions six times a year. The first cohort graduated in December 2022.

“At College of Saint Mary, we are committed to providing an exceptional online learning experience that empowers our students to excel in healthcare, particularly our Doctor of Physical Therapy program,” CSM President Heather A. Smith, MBA, said. “This award and ranking are a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff and students in achieving academic excellence and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.”

CSM was also recognized in the 2024 Most Valuable Online Education Degree Programs in Nebraska Award. The University answered the demand for online programs by relaunching the Doctor of Education program entirely online in 2015.