These online college profiles can help you understand your options and choose a virtual program. All online colleges in this directory are regionally accredited, the most widely accepted form of accreditation in the United States.
Note: This site does not do paid college profiles. The online colleges in this section have been chosen by the site editor and reviewed impartially.
The George Washington University online distance-learning program is a relatively small part of this 25,000-student traditional, not-for-profit university. The online program's emphasis is on its wide variety of graduate and certificate health science programs, including a healthcare MBA.
Jones International University was the first 100% online college to be granted regional accreditation. Students enrolled in Jones International University take structured online classes with weekly deadlines. Undergraduate and graduate programs at Jones International University are available in the fields of education and business.
Marist College focuses its online programs on master's degrees and degree-completion for undergraduates. The school's eCourses are open to qualified students around the world.
Mountain State University embraces an accelerated online education program, guiding students through back-to-back eight-week classes in a 16-week semester. The university's Blackboard CE and WebCT virtual classrooms are equipped with everything students need: instructor access, assignments, a discussion room and a schedule of due dates. The courses are aimed mostly at working adults.
National American University's broad curriculum and inclusive entrance standards provide a welcoming platform for most students. Attendees must finish the work within the eight- and 11-week courses, but there's plenty of wiggle room in that time frame.
Professionals who still work in the field teach Kaplan University's courses. In addition to student discussions and online quizzes, courses include Web field trips in which students research topics online.
A small liberal arts institution with a flexible admissions policy, New England College has incorporated distance learning into the majority of its programs. Its exclusively online format is aimed largely at graduate students who tend to be working professionals.
Norwich University's online graduate studies focus on peer interaction at a brisk pace. A basic load for students to take is one six-credit seminar every 11 weeks, putting them on pace to complete their master's in 18 to 24 months. The school touts the learn-on-your-own-time flexibility of its graduate programs, a departure from Norwich's more regimented undergraduate military bent.
With a full menu of associate degrees plus select options for a bachelor's degrees, Rasmussen College Online has positioned itself as a viable step into higher education. The college devises the curriculum to suit the working world, assuring the career-minded that their academic pursuits will have professional relevance.
Many of Saint Leo's associate, bachelor's and master's studies are primarily aimed at building professional competence. The online branch now boasts more than 5,000 graduates from programs in business, law enforcement and technology.
