Established in 1976, the University of Phoenix offers associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, as well as professional certificates, in a variety of areas including information technology, nursing, business and education. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Students can take classes either online or at one of the school's 200 locations nationwide, making it a great option for busy, working adults. Tuition fees vary, but as of the time of writing (April 2011), a typical three-credit undergraduate class costs $550 per credit, plus a $90 electronic materials fee. Visit their website, phoenix.edu, to apply.
Kaplan University offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. The school has campuses nationwide in addition to online course offerings. Arts and sciences, business and management, criminal justice, teacher education, environmental policy and information systems are just some of the 100 degrees and programs Kaplan offers. All undergraduate programs are $353 per credit, with a $100 technology fee per term. Unlike a lot of schools, tuition includes textbooks and instructional material. Visit their website, kaplan.edu, to apply.
Ashford University offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs at affordable prices. Their programs are ideal for working adults looking to continue their education. At Ashford, you can study business, education, environmental science, or even get an MBA online among Ashford's 25 other degree offerings. Ashford also will transfer up to 99 credits of approved credits from a previously attended institution. Tuition is $7,860 for full-time enrollment or $458 per credit. Visit ashford.edu to enroll.
American InterContinental University has campuses throughout the world. They offer on-campus and online associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration, criminal justice, education, healthcare management, information technology, marketing and visual communication. Associate program courses cost $250 per credit hour, business and technology credits are $339 per hour, and visual communication degrees run $361 per credit hour. Chat with an AIU admissions officer online at aiuonline.edu.
Everest University offers students a faster alternative to earning a degree than most four-year universities. With their flexible scheduling, it's easy to work your normal schedule around a program at Everest University. You can earn an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Everest University Online in the fields of accounting, business, computer information science, criminal justice, paralegal, and medical billing and coding. Tuition is $367 per credit hour for all undergraduate online courses. Additional fees apply. Visit their website, everestonline.edu, to apply or to learn more information about a specific program at Everest.
Colorado Technical University Online offers many affordable degree plans. Students can pursue associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in business and management, criminal justice and public administration, health sciences, engineering and computer science, information systems and technology. Tuition cost is $265 per hour for associate level programs, $328 per credit hour for bachelor's degree programs, and $692 per hour for master's programs such as the MBA. To apply, visit coloradotech.edu.
Westwood College offers 25 online associate's and bachelor's degrees, but their courses are mostly in the areas of arts and humanities, computers and social sciences. If fields like business, criminal justice, game art or information technology are of interest, then Westwood College might be for you. Tuition varies, depending on the degree program, but the average cost per term is $4,435. Visit westwood.edu to learn more or to apply.
You can complete an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree from DeVry University within one of their five colleges: College of Business & Management, College of Engineering & Information Science, College of Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, or College of Media Arts & Technology. Tuition for full-time students (12 credit hours or above) is $345 per credit; if taking fewer than 12 hours of coursework, DeVry costs $575 per credit hour. To learn more or to apply online, visit devry.edu.
Liberty University Online offers students the flexibility to earn an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree in 40 degree programs such as accounting, psychology, multidisciplinary studies, marketing, criminal justice or religion. Liberty University offers rates for both part-time and full-time students. The full-time per hour rate is $275; the part-time rate is $300 per hour. To learn more or to apply to Liberty University Online, visit liberty.edu.
Strayer University is a career-focused college with a fast-paced curriculum. Students can earn an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree with the affordability, quality and convenience of an online degree program. Degrees offered include accounting, finance, hospitality and tourism, international business, project management, and public administration. Full-time (12 hours or more) students pay $1,515 per course, while part-time student tuition is $1,590 per course. Visit their website at strayer.edu, to apply online or to learn more about programs.