Virginia University of Lynchburg - #1 Ranked Online DHA Program (Forbes)

Not my field but I saw some of the discussion of VUL's DHA Program and looked it up. Apparently, Forbes magazine ranked their DHA program the #1 Ranked Online DHA program in the nation (2024).

Note that is #1 online DHA program not #1 DHA program.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/healthcare/best-online-phd-healthcare-administration/

 

For all of the valid criticism I levy against VUL, this is one of the highlights! They needed some good press.

 

Again, not my field but are these programs in general useful or are they a cash cow for schools. Does a DHA serve as a credential for a specific point in someone's career? There seem to be a number of these degrees (like DNP). Is there something a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) can do that a Masters level Nurse Practitioner cannot?

When I look at Wikipedia pages about certain professions, there are a number of countries where the entry degree is a Bachelor's or Masters and in the US it is a doctorate (sometimes with different privileges). For instance, Podiatrists. In the UK veterinarians are moving in the direction of the US and in the last couple of years have been allowed to call themselves "Dr." Law is another one where some countries are moving to the US model (JD).

 

Look at the methodology and tell us whether VUL is at the top.

1. Programmatic accreditation - VUL doesn't have it

2. Median earnings 10 years after graduation - VUL's program is not even 10 years old

3. Overall graduation rate - This one has a question mark. Every website is reporting a very low graduation rate, except for College Scorecard. Out of 445 students, VUL is reporting to the federal government that they have a 94% graduation rate. That might be true for the DHA since many finish in one year, and the culminating practica practically consist of doing nothing. We also know that almost all of their students are now in the DHA program while the rest of their programs die.

My conclusion is that this is paid advertising, which is consistent with VUL's crooked administration.

 

If Forbes carries a substantive weight in this realm, do not forget TECH University, the best online university in the world, according to Forbes.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/22835845.forbes-highlighted-tech-technological-university-the-best-online-university-world/

 

One VUL alumnus had a LinkedIn post stating the same:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rankings-racket-dr-eric-fishon-dha-mba-mdiv-mts-msol-ianie/

 

Yes, and they have a top trustpilot score... no, wait... https://www.trustpilot.com/review/techtitute.com

 

Having a DNP allows me to

• Debate that using ‘Dr.’ does not violate the sacred Wabi-Sabi of humility.
• Obtain a higher Ikigai by enduring more sleepless nights of dissertation writing, perfecting the Wabi-Sabi of Medical Charting
• Employ Hara Hachi Bu by knowing when to stop arguing with someone who obtained their Doctorate from TikTok /Facebook University

But what do I know? Im just a nurse

 

I've always enjoyed your contributions to this board. True Ikigai lies in showing up for patients, not proving ourselves to skeptics.