One of the missions of the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship is to develop world-class leaders who can positively impact their communities.
Columbia, SC—November 6, 2024, Benedict College has been honored with a prestigious award for the 2024 Best Business Degree Programs Ranking in America by Research.com. As a leading university ranking platform, Research.com is dedicated to helping students make informed decisions about their education. This recognition is part of Research.com’s newly released Best Colleges rankings series, which highlights top institutions across the United States.
The 2024 rankings by Research.com were compiled through an extensive analysis of data points from multiple sources, including Peterson, IPEDS, and College Score Card. These rankings consider various degree types and regions, focusing on key factors such as overall quality, affordability, popularity, and the time required to earn a degree.
Dr. Tracy Dunn, Dean of the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Benedict College commented on the award, stating, “We are very excited to have been selected for this honor by Research.com. We appreciate that the organization is highlighting the value of our programs. Our mission at the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship is to develop world-class leaders who can positively impact their communities. Our school has committed faculty, strong relevant programs, and clear career pathways that set us apart. We are very honored to receive this recognition.”
Benedict College is a distinguished institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, has consistently earned recognition for its innovative programs and student success initiatives. With a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate offerings, the college has developed a strong reputation for fostering leadership, critical thinking, and community engagement among its students. The school’s graduates are known for their high employability and contributions to industries globally which makes Benedict College a top choice for students seeking a well-rounded, impactful education.
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About Benedict College (www.benedict.edu)
Founded in 1870 by a woman, Bathsheba A. Benedict, Benedict College is a private co-educational liberal arts institution offering 29 competitive baccalaureate degree programs and two master’s degree programs. The Midlands HBCU welcomes students from all several counties in South Carolina, states across America, and countries around the world. The College also has a diverse faculty deeply engaged in teaching, research, and service.
Benedict College has been highly regarded and exceptionally ranked for its programs by several academic and traditional publications.  Benedict College is the recipient of the 2024 UNCF Institutional Excellence Awardgiven by UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building Program in celebration of an HBCU that achieved next-level performance. Benedict was also named HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest and was listed among the top half of ranked HBCUs in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges by US News and World Report.
Benedict College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Five of the College’s degree programs hold national accreditation: Social Work Program, Environmental Health Science Program, Environmental Engineering, Studio Art, and the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship.