Credible Online Colleges

Finding a credible online college is important when looking for an online degree program. In today's world where "diploma mills" are increasingly prevalent, accreditation and reputation are becoming increasingly important in online higher education. When choosing an online degree program, it is best to find schools that are regionally accredited and have an established reputation in academia or have been recognized as a leader in online education.
  1. Nova Southeastern University

    • Among the leaders in online college education, Nova Southeastern University (Nova) has been recognized by publications such as the Princeton Review for its leadership in online education. Online Education Database rated Nova Southeastern as the top rated online college for 2009. Nova offers a wide variety of degree programs in addition to the on-campus courses offered through its Fort Lauderdale campus. Nova offers online degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Bachelor's programs include the likes of business administration, computer information systems, education, health science, marketing and nursing. Graduate degrees offered include accounting, biomedical informatics, business administration, computer information systems, counseling, cross-disciplinary studies, law and speech-language pathology.

      Nova Southeastern University
      3301 College Ave.
      Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314-7796
      800-541-6682
      nova.edu

    Capella University

    • Another leader in online college education, Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was recognized by geteducated.com as a leader in student satisfaction. Capella is known for its flexible degree programs that allow students to create interdisciplinary plans of study that correspond with their educational needs. Some of the degrees offered by Capella include programs such as bachelor's degrees in the areas of accounting, business administration, health care management, health informatics, marketing, criminal justice, homeland security and general psychology. Graduate programs at Capella include a number of concentrations in the fields of counseling psychology, public leadership, education and business. Business programs include the Master of Business Administration and degrees in areas such as human resource management and information technology.

      Capella University
      Capella Tower
      225 S. 6th St., 9th Floor
      Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389
      888-227-2736
      capella.edu

    Penn State University

    • Penn State University is another leader in the world of online colleges. Penn State is distinct, however, in that it is also a leader among traditional colleges and universities. U.S. News & World Report ranked Penn State No. 47 among all national universities. Offering more than 60 online degree programs, Penn State offers students a variety of educational opportunities while providing them with the opportunity to receive a degree from an established institution of higher learning. Degree programs offered online include programs such as the Master of Business Administration, several different master's degrees in education, a Master of Geographic Information Systems and a Master of Public Administration, among others. At the bachelor's degree level, students can pursue degrees in the areas of psychology, business, criminal justice and business administration, as well as several others.

      Penn State World Campus
      Pennsylvania State University
      128 Outreach Building
      University Park, PA 16802
      814-865-5403
      worldcampus.psu.edu/

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