(KLZA)-- Peru State College has been ranked as one of the nation- best colleges for online master- programs in business. Just six percent of regionally accredited postsecondary institutions earned a ranking position.

Peru State College was recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master- level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org. Peru State- business programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability, and commitment to student success.

Top-ranked schools also had competitive tuition rates and/or scholarships to help drive costs down. And with grocery, gas, and other expenses on everyone- mind right now, an affordable master- is key.

OnlineMastersDegrees.org analyzed more than 7,700 accredited universities by using data pulled from the schools themselves and from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.

To be eligible for ranking, a university must hold active regional accreditation and have at least one partially online master- program in the ranking subject. Just 8 percent of U.S. postsecondary institutions earned a ranking position.