Explore our bachelor's programs with specialized accreditations, ensuring top-tier education and recognized excellence.
The following bachelor degrees at St. Ambrose University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs:
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recognizes institutions committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want. Read our COB ACBSP Quality Assurance Report 2023.
Education is a professional licensure program at St. Ambrose University. Educational requirements are noted for all states. Requirements may, however, change at the discretion of the state, and as such, interested applicants and current candidates for licensure should consult with licensure boards within jurisdictions of interest. Education Licensure by State 2023.
On November 8, 2021, the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation granted initial accreditation to the Bachelor of Social Work Program at St. Ambrose University through October 2029.
Since candidacy status was granted in the academic year of 2019-2020, students admitted to the BSW program in the fall of 2019 and after are considered to have graduated from an accredited social work program upon the COA granting Initial Accreditation.
The following documents describe our program competencies, learning outcomes, and more:
Social work is a professional licensure program at St. Ambrose University. Educational requirements are noted for all states. Requirements may, however, change at the discretion of the state, and as such, interested applicants and current candidates for licensure should consult with licensure boards within jurisdictions of interest. BSW Licensure by State 2023.
The St. Ambrose University Industrial Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering.
With ABET accreditation, students, employers and the society we serve can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
Read the BS Industrial Engineering Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes for our BS in Industrial Engineering.
Below, explore the number of students who enroll in and graduate from our BS in Industrial Engineering program each year.
| Year | Fall Enrollment | Total Graduates |
|---|---|---|
|
2023-24
|
25
|
4
|
|
2022-23
|
22
|
5
|
|
2021-22
|
27
|
8
|
|
2020-21
|
41
|
20
|
The St. Ambrose University Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.
With ABET accreditation, students, employers and the society we serve can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
Read the BS Mechanical Engineering Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes for our BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Below, explore the number of students who enroll in and graduate from our BS in Mechanical Engineering program each year.
| Year | Fall Enrollment | Total Graduates |
|---|---|---|
|
2023-24
|
78
|
12
|
|
2022-23
|
75
|
13
|
|
2021-22
|
74
|
19
|
|
2020-21
|
83
|
15
|
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at St. Ambrose University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Additionally, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
See the NCLEX®-RN First-Time Pass Rates.
Explore our BSN Mission, Vision, Values, and Outcomes.
Nursing is a professional licensure program at St. Ambrose University. Educational requirements are noted for all states. Requirements may, however, change at the discretion of the state, and as such, interested applicants and current candidates for licensure should consult with licensure boards within jurisdictions of interest. BSN Licensure by State 2023.
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