Career-Oriented Education
Applied, career-oriented education is another aspect of the “Drexel experience”. Established in 1919, Drexel's co-operative education program is one of the oldest, largest and most successful in the US. Over 1,500 corporate and government institutions located in 39 states and 12 foreign countries offer Drexel students practical experience as an integral part of their college studies.
Drexel University 's distinguished faculty (80% hold PhDs or the highest degree in their field) is widely honored for excellence in teaching and research, and includes members of prestigious scientific and professional associations such as the National Academy of Engineering.
Top-Ranking Accreditation
Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools, which is the highest accreditation authority for colleges in Delaware , the District of Columbia , Maryland , New Jersey , New York , Pennsylvania , Puerto Rico , the US Virgin Islands and other locations overseas. In addition, Drexel programs are accredited by their respective top professional accreditation bodies including the AACSB (Business), ALA (Information Science) and NLNAC (Nursing).
Other Drexel academic distinctions include top rankings in engineering, as well as a position in the Top 10 for Library and Information Science ( No. 1 for specialized programs in information systems ). US News & World Report ranked Drexel overall as one of America's Best Colleges.
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