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 University of Massachusetts Online offers virtual degree programs from respected and established traditional colleges. Students can enroll in online classes from University of Massachusetts campuses such as Dartmouth, Amherst, Boston, Lowell, and Worcester.
University of Phoenix, founded in 1976, pioneered many conveniences now commonplace in higher education, such as classes at night, flexible course schedules, ongoing enrollment and online learning. It also made a name for itself by having working professionals teach many of its courses on a part-time basis.
Online graduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute work in the same semester rhythm as their on-campus counterparts -- but study to their own beat. Worcester Polytechnic considers its distance education another conduit to deliver the same rigorous course content. The school's Advanced Distance Learning Network programs revolve around business, technology, engineering and fire safety.
Western Governors University is a non-profit virtual college founded by the governors of 19 western states. Unlike most colleges, Western Governors University has no required courses – instead, students prove their understanding through writing assignments and exams.
