DeVry University In Georgia Tops List Of Universities Awarding Undergraduate Technology Degrees To Minority Students

Posted Tuesday, August 1, 2006

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ATLANTA, Ga. – July 31, 2006 – When it comes to granting bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences to African-American students, DeVry University in Georgia leads the nation and state, according to Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

The magazine, formerly known as Black Issues In Higher Education, named DeVry University in Georgia the top undergraduate degree producer in computer information sciences for African-Americans in its annual “Top 100 Degree Producers” report. Within the same academic discipline, the university placed first in the state and sixth nationally for granting undergraduate degrees to all minority students.

During the 2004-05 academic year, nearly 64 percent of students earning bachelor’s degrees at DeVry University’s seven Georgia locations were African-American.

According to Jeffrey A. Moore, president of DeVry University Georgia, the university has historically served large numbers of nontraditional students, including those who are in the first generation of their family to attend college, and minority students from urban areas. Both populations are often underrepresented on college campuses across the country.

"DeVry University takes great pride in leading the nation in granting computer and information sciences degrees to African-American students," said Moore. "These rankings reflect DeVry University’s commitment to providing high-quality, career-oriented degree programs to Georgia’s diverse population.”

DeVry University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs at its Alpharetta, Atlanta (Cobb/Galleria), Decatur, Stockbridge (Henry County) and Duluth (Gwinnett) locations and graduate degree programs exclusively at its Buckhead and Perimeter locations.

The “Top 100 Degree Producers” report analyzed U.S. Department of Education data from the 2004-05 academic year to measure degrees awarded in several academic disciplines to African-American, Native American, Asian-American and Hispanic students. The report is issued each year by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. A full report can be found online at www.diverseeducation.com.

For more information on DeVry University, please visit www.devry.edu or contact Steven Soldavini at 770-664-9520 in Alpharetta.

Celebrating 75 years as one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. Approximately 46,000 students are enrolled at its 81 locations that are in 23 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu

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