HARTSVILLE, SC (September 2, 2021) -- Coker University was recently recognized by three independent organizations for offering some of the top academic programs in the United States, with its criminology and sports studies programs honored by multiple organizations. .

Study.com selected Coker University for its 2021 rankings, placing Coker as #7 on its “Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminology.” More than 40 million visitors turn to Study.com to research potential schools, degrees, and careers. Coker was selected based on “academic and career resources, the quality of education, and faculty.”

According to the 2021 PLEXUSS Global Rankings, Coker University was recognized as: #1 in South Carolina Criminology Programs. Coker’s sports science program was named #10 in South Carolina and psychology was #11 in the state. 

The PLEXUSS rankings are based on student demand and preferences, while including “extensive input from education partners, data scientists, employers, parents, and high school counselors. 

Intelligent.com named Coker to its Best Online Master’s in Sports Management Programs for 2021. Intelligent.com’s rankings are “based on an assessment of 1,280 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.”